Learning from the Greats

Flat, heavy topspin, or slice–an incredible variety of successful styles.

Watch the great players in tennis. Legends like Andre Agassi,or young champions like Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, or Maria Sharapova. Champions who thrill us with their play and will leave their mark on the game. All with their own individual style.

No one can say that there is only one way to hit a tennis ball. There are a wide variety of grips. Top players play with one hand or two. They hit the ball flat, or with heavy top spin or with under spin on the one-handed backhand. They play on the base line or 12 feet behind it or advance to the net at every opportunity, and also mix styles in every possible variation and degree.

Fundamentals

The way every player combine these possibilities in his own game is unique. Every player should develop as an individual and create his own style. And this includes you! The one thing all successful styles share however is that they are all based on sound principles.

Good preparation, with the racket and the body.

One reason the great players are great is their mastery of the fundamentals that are common to…