ITF Prep: Heavy Ground Strokes & Modern Spin Strategy

Key Points

• Aim to get the ball rising over the baseline so it’s “jumping up” at your opponent
• Bend and drive from the legs to get the right shape and arc on the ball
• The further you are behind the baseline the less damage you can do
• The majority of players can hold the baseline and handle pure ball speed, so it’s important to have the combination of shape and spin plus speed
• The contrast of high and heavy spin on the forehand and flatter, more penetrating shots on the backhand can be very difficult to handle