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Do I need a tennis racket with a smaller head-size?
I've been playing tennis a few times a week for a few weeks now. Unfortunately I do not have the luxury of a coach, but have been learning strokes and technique through Fuzzyyellowballs.com which has been quite helpful. As my forehand and backhand have gotten better, I've been having a problem with over hitting the ball. I use a semi-western forehand, so I'm generating a decent amount of spin, but still seem to be hitting long balls. My current racket is cheap $40 Oversize (110 inch) from Target. I was thinking that maybe buying a better quality racket with smaller head-size would help? Again I'm still somewhat new to tennis so any help would be great.
Just some added details.
-I am not hitting the ball as hard as I can, just hitting the shot comfortably.
-I play for recreation while at college with a friend, can't really afford lessons at this point.
It sounds like you probably do need to move up to a slightly better frame. Something with a little more control. Part of that being both more weight and a smaller head size.
Check out this page for some great frames at low prices. They might seem expensive (definitely more than $40) but these are all older high-quality frames, most of which would have been selling for $200 when they first came out.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/saleracquets.html
Check out these frames from that list:
Prince O3 Hybrid Hornet Midplus
Head Liquidmetal Radical Midplus
Prince Triple Threat Warrior Mid+
Fischer M Pro Number One 98
Yonex RDS 003
These should all work fine for you. They'll give you a little more control, and kill off some of that power you've got in your current frame. Any of these will be -very- different than what you have right now, so be prepared for that. Not saying that's a bad thing, just that you may have to adjust to it a bit.
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Pro Tennis Lessons: Ultimate Forehand - $34.99 The Pro Tennis Lessons series of instructional programs includes six titles, each hosted by professional athlete James Jensen and focusing on a different specific aspect of the sport. In Pro Tennis Lessons: Ultimate Forehand, Jensen describes the best way to position the racket and how to stand for the ideal forehand swing. In addition, viewers are introduced to the slice and running forehand. Other titles in the series include Pro Tennis Lessons: Ultimate Killer Angle Shots and Pro Tennis Lessons: Ultimate Serve. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi |
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World-Class Tennis Technique Book (Copyright 2001, 288 pages) $27.95 Let the game’s most brilliant players and coaches teach you World-Class Tennis Technique! You’ll find the most up-to-date information, based on solid scientific principles and presented in a practical, easy-to-understand manner. No other book on the market offers the level of world-class instruction and expertise found here.World-Class Tennis Technique is written by some of the world’s top experts in biomechanics, tennis technique, and coaching, including:Patrick McEnroeJim LoehrMary Joe FernandezStan SmithTom GulliksonPam ShriverFormer world-class playersNational coachesPast or current Davis Cup CaptainsTogether these venerable tennis pros present a detailed, comprehensive look at the optimal biomechanics and technique for playing tennis. Each chapter features an expert with a scientific or technical background matched up with one of the top internationally known coaches. They explain the modern game and share their research, knowledge, and experience. Their explanations are succinct and to the point, making the best techniques easy to learn.You’ll learn to improve your technique in every aspect of the game, including:perfecting your strokes,improving your footwork and positioning,training the appropriate muscle groups,choosing the right racquet and equipment for your style of play,adjusting to different court surfaces,maintaining proper technique under pressure, andanalyzing your own game.You’ll find an in-depth analysis of the proper fundamentals of each stroke — forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, serve, return, and specialty shots — presented with an incredible selection of full-color sequence photos.Learn the science behind the strokes to hit the ball with greater force, accuracy, and consistency. Then master and fine-tune your execution to excel in competition. With World-Class Tennis Technique, you’ll soon play better than ever.About the AuthorVic Braden is one of the most recognized tennis instructors in the world. Braden has authored five books, produced countless videos, and hosted several television series. He is a licensed psychologist, author, sports educator and researcher, videographer, and television commentator. Braden got his start as the head tennis coach at the University of Toledo in 1952. After a stint as an elementary school teacher and psychologist, he served on the management staff of the Jack Kramer Professional Tennis Tour and co-founded the Jack Kramer Tennis Club in 1961. He founded the Vic B |
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Killer Forehand Video (Copyright 2001) (VHS) $24.95 Now you can learn from the most famous and successful coach in tennis! Nick Bollettieri has developed and coached many of the world’s top players, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Boris Becker, Mary Pierce, Tommy Haas, and Anna Kournikova. His teaching techniques and effective coaching methods have formed the foundation for these videos, letting you share in his world-renowned knowledge.Killer Forehand offers a step-by-step explanation of the key components to develop the ultimate forehand weapon. The video presents a complete training program-including footwork, balance, racket preparation, and follow-through-designed to build the perfect winning forehand. With target training, technique drills, and match simulation, this tape will help you gain a better understanding of the “killer� forehand.About the AuthorNick Bollettieri is the most well-known and successful tennis coach in the world today, and his training program is recognized as one of the best systems for developing top players. He has trained and coached some of world’s top players including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Anna Kournikova, Jim Courier, Tommy Haas, Mary Pierce, and Boris Becker.Bollettieri has built one of the best training facilities in the world, the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, which he founded in 1977. Now known as the Bollettieri Sports Academy, the facility covers 158 acres and has become the most successful and diversified multi-sport training complex in the world. The success of his academy can be seen in the success of his students. His training system is recognized worldwide as one of the best.Bollettieri started out as a club tennis coach in the 1950s and once worked as a private coach for the Rockefeller family while serving as the director of tennis for all Rockefeller-owned hotels and resorts. He founded his first tennis academy, the Port Washington Tennis Academy on Long Island, New York, in 1969.In 1999, The United States Tennis Association (USTA) named Nick Bollettieri the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) National Coach of the Year. He is a regular contributor to Tennis magazine. Bollettieri resides in Bradenton, Florida. |
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Bollettieri Stroke Instruction Series: Killer Forehand - $19.99 One of the world's leading tennis gurus, Nick Bolletteri, leads the viewer through a series of lessons designed to teach players how to hit a stronger, faster, and more accurate forehand shot. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi |
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Tape 2: Forehand, Backhand, Drop Shot (Video) (VHS) $30 This video features John Officer, US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach P ITA Region I "Coach of the Year" 1991, 1999; 1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year.Learn how to teach the modern game in a manner that is easy to understand for the student and the coach at any level. The Developing Superior Stroke Mechanics videos are intended to give a coach or player a complete guide featuring the key mechanical components that are necessary to be successful in the modern game. Much has changed in terms of the proper mechanics of hitting the tennis ball and these videos addresses those changes and present the proper form for hitting every shot. 40 minutes. 2002. ISBN: 1-56404-740-7 |
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Martina Hingis Tennis Double Matted 8x10 Photograph Forehand Stroke $20.2 Martina Hingis Tennis Double Matted 8x10 Photograph Forehand Stroke There is no better way to commemorate your favorite player or team than this quality Double Matted 8x10 Premium Photograph. This collectible features: 8x10 Premium Photograph, Double Acid Free Mats, Cardboard Backer and Ultra Clear Sleeve. Item will fit most standard 11x14 frames. Individually Inspected, Shipped Flat, Assembled in the USA, Watermark (if shown) is not on the Finished Product. |
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Fast and Furious Tennis: Advanced Movement Techniques (DVD) $29.99 With Chris Russell,University of Washington Associate Head Men's Tennis CoachCoach Russell presents drills for developing the skills of explosive court movements and angle coverage to improve position on the ball. His main focus is the 'big hop', a move that expands explosiveness and court coverage. The 'big hop' is a great tool when returning the second serve. It also takes time away from the server and reduces the chance of error. This technique is also presented as a valuable strategy in doubles play. On-court players demonstrate resetting offensive position on the volley. Russell also covers the specialized forehand, which allows the player time to get positioned on top of the ball. Other movement techniques covered include the 'dipper', the 'waddle', the 'sharpie' and chasing the ball. Russell also analyzes the curve of the ball on volley shots. The proper curve makes it very difficult for opponents to hit effective return shots. This is an excellent training tool for tennis players serious about taking it to the next level! 46 minutes. 2007. |
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World-Class Tennis Technique
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DescriptionLet the game's most brilliant players and coaches teach you World-Class Tennis Technique! You'll find the most up-to-date information, based on solid scientific principles and presented in a practical, easy-to-understand manner... |
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Biomechanical Principles of Tennis Technique: Using Science to Improve Your Strokes
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DescriptionThe science of tennis technique is explained in this guide that practically applies the lessons learned from studying the forces and motions of tennis strokes. Through the implementation of six basic biomechanical principles players can make subtle adjustments to their strokes, creating stroke variations that not only improve their game but also reduce their risk of injury... |
Handling High Balls on your Tennis Forehand
How to Hit A Forehand Slice in Tennis-Four Smooth Steps
The forehand slash is extraordinarily popular in the game of Tennis. This maneuver is generally used to smack the ball diagonally over the net. The forehand slice refers to swatting the ball when your forearm is facing the net. When the ball is on the side of your body grasping the racket (right side if you are right handed, left side if you are left handed) you will be using the forehand. To fulfill a superb forehand stroke, follow these steps:
Step 1: Get ready and get in position. If you know the ball is going to your good side, adjust to hit a forehand. First, side step (or shuffle) over to the ball. At this point your body should be facing the net, but remember to keep your eyes on the ball.
Step 2: Open up your stance. This is the part where you need to rotate yourself sideways. To do this, turn your backfoot so it is parallel with the baseline and the net. Simultaneously, take a small step forward with your other foot (this foot will be your left if you are right handed, or your right foot if you are left handed). Bend your knees and prepare for the ball to enter into your hitting zone.
Step 3: Make contact with the ball. This step should occur less than a few seconds after the second step. Your stroke of the racket should follow your step forward, causing the entire process to be one, fluent motion. Your racket should follow an upside down arc pattern. The stroke should start up high about shoulder height, swing down to below the waist, and then be traveling upwards again when it makes contact with the ball. Topspin is your goal when playing Tennis.
Step 4: Follow through. After the contact is made, make sure you follow through with a complete swing. Do not merely make contact with the ball and then stop. Rather, keep your arm moving until the slice is completed, and then prepare yourself for the ball to be hit back. Great job, you completed a forehand slice!
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