Jumping on a Short Ball

Key Points

• You can generally cover 70% of the court with your forehand
• Your racket and your feet move at the same time
• Setting up to hit inside-out creates great disguise when you want to hit down the line
• Move fast, but be in “slow motion” when you set up to hit the ball, so you don't feel rushed
• Get there fast, wait and then hit
• Work on getting your body and energy going forward with the outside foot
• As players advance, they should be able to attack and play aggressively from deeper in the court