Smash hits
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An effective overhead for tennis players must be powerful, accurate and reliable and if proper step plan is followed there is no worry for missing another overhead. The steps for this purpose is to get the shoulders to turn, move back with crossover steps. properly time the swing, accelerate the racquet through contact, pick safe targets, use a scissors kick on deep lobs and practice as often as possible.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 2005
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Quick draw
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Tennis player, Elena Dementieva's open-stance backhand maximizes her court coverage and delivers a punishing stroke at the same time. Dementieva drives through with her arms and upper body, which gives her backhand the kind of punch a top player needs on the hotly competitive women's tour.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 2001
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Brad's corner: Learning from Patty Schnyder
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Tennis coach Brad Gilbert gives tips on how to play successful tennis by citing the example of Patty Schnyder. He claims that favoring spin and placement on her first serve helps Schnyder protect her second serve while drop shot is her favorite tactic used against opponents.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 2006
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