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QuestionHow do I get better at tennis fast?Peter Fryer is a Tennis Instructor based in Derry, Northern Ireland. He works as both a tennis writer and a coach. He completed his professional tennis teaching qualification shortly after finishing university and has been teaching the sport for over 13 years. Peter began the Love Tennis Blog in 2010, and is a contributing writer for the BBC and a variety of other national media outlets.In terms of improving at a faster rate, it's all about how much work you want to spend on tennis. It is always helpful to get a target, and once you made it, reevaluate it and go for a higher one. But ultimately, it's all about playing and practicing. The more you practice, the more tennis balls you manage to hit, the quicker you're going to get comfortable on foot, and the quicker you're going to improve your skill set and your game.
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QuestionWhat is going to happen if I stop the ball with my hands after I see that it has landed out?Community AnswerThis will result in a point for you, as the other player has already hit the ball out. The only time that you cannot do this is if you see the ball going out and catch it in the air. Touching the ball, with either your body, hair, or clothing during play will result in a point for your opponent.
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QuestionHow do I stay consistent and controlled without losing power?Community AnswerLots and lots of practice and training. A coach or mentor can help you come up with a routine that will really help you with this issue.
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QuestionWhat if I fall? Is it "out" if I don't get back up?DonaganTop AnswererThe point continues even if a player falls. It's typically an easy point for the other player.
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QuestionWhat if I hit the ball after it has been called out? Will it be my point or will the rally continue?Community AnswerIt will be your point if it has been called out. However, if its going out, and you hit it without it being called out, the rally will continue.
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QuestionHow do I increase my 1st serve power and make it more accurate?Community AnswerYou have to START with hitting second serves for both. Accuracy comes before power, so utilize the comfort of your second serve to learn how to place the ball wherever you choose. Then, gradually add power and more spin to go back to the 1st serve.
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QuestionWhat happens if the ball lands in the doubles alley?Community AnswerIn singles matches, the ball is called out. In doubles matches, the doubles alley is just another part of the court.
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QuestionCan I hit the ball in any way?DonaganTop AnswererExcept when serving or hitting overhead lobs, the ball is typically hit with a horizontal swing and a racket face held perpendicular to the ground. If you want to put spin on the ball, you "slice" at it with an upward or downward diagonal movement of the racket.
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QuestionWhat if I get a let? Do I have a point?DonaganTop AnswererA let serve stops play without a point being scored. The server simply serves again.
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QuestionWhat if we have a lot of people?Community AnswerTell them they can play in the next round, or give some of them jobs to do in the game.
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QuestionCan a tennis ball dent a garage door?Community AnswerIt could. The best place to hit a tennis ball is against a brick wall. If you're not hitting the tennis ball too hard, then a garage door might be fine.
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QuestionIf someone I know is way better than I am, and he laughs at me when you make a mistake, how do I not feel nervous and embarrassed?Community AnswerJust ignore him. He doesn't matter to you or your game. Focus on improving your game, rather than on what others think of how you play.
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QuestionAm I allowed to do a drop serve?DonaganTop AnswererNot in normal competition. You must contact the ball before it hits the ground. It's to the server's advantage to hit the ball as high in its arc as possible.
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QuestionI'm joining USTA at the main center in Orlando, but I don't have specific tennis shoes right now. Will that be a problem?Community AnswerIt's best to get tennis shoes if you decide to play the sport consistently. Depending on what type of court you are playing on, you'll need specific shoes.
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QuestionWhy is my shot always inaccurate?DonaganTop AnswererYou're simply hitting the ball wrong. Accuracy comes with practice. Keep working at it. You'll gradually get a feel for placing the ball where you want. Practice hitting against a wall. Aim for a particular spot, standing at various distances from the wall. Hit the ball hard, and make it fly parallel to the ground.
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QuestionIs Babolat a good racket?Community AnswerExperts and professionals rate it as the best racket in the world, but you will have to find one that best suits your personal preference and needs.
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QuestionHow do I put power on the ball without it going up in the air or being called out?Community AnswerYou may be moving the racket up. You can hit with phenomenal power and it still be fair. Be mindful of where your racket is facing when you make contact. Make sure it is facing where you want to ball to travel.
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QuestionIs it OK to practice hitting the ball on a wall?DonaganTop AnswererYes, that's a good way to work on your form and technique. Try to swing level, and aim for a specific spot on the wall.
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