Level 3 – Spin variations

Groundstrokes

 

• • You work on being able to hit forehands and backhands with different degrees of  topspin and backspin.

• • You start experimenting with different lengths, directions and heights with slice and topspin

Serve and Return

• You make sure that you have the right grip and that you can not only hit the ball flat, but also hit with different amounts of slice
• You are developing a kick serve
• You are learning to block fast serves with slice
• You are working on a return routine and learning to adapt the swing to fast and slow serves

Net Play

 

• • You work on controlling different types of balls at the net including half volleys

• • You work on the transition from baseline to net

• • You are able to hit different types overheads with solid technique to any direction

Footwork

 

• • The movement cycle becomes automatic

• • You start to move more explosively and work on different movement situations

Singles Tactics

 

• • You start working on defensive and offensive patterns of play

• • You start working on attacking and passing shot situations

• • You know the difference between defensive, offensive and neutral situations

• • You learn how to react best in most situations on the court

Doubles Tactics

 

• • You learn the tasks of the serving and returning team

• • You understand and practice different formations

• • You constantly consult with your partner and start to think strategically