How to Hit a Tennis Ball

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How to Hit a Tennis Ball

Looking to become the next Andre Agassi? Hold on there, it might take some time. But if you have realistic goals, tennis can be fun and not too difficult to learn. Tennis is a great sport because you can play it your entire life and it's lots of fun and a great way to stay in shape! Follow these steps to start and hit a ground stroke.

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Assume the position. If you are left-handed, your right foot goes in the front. If you are right-handed, your left foot goes in the front. This will help put you in position to hit the ball cleanly.

Hold the tennis ball with your non-dexterous hand. This will enable you to hold the racket in your dominant hand, and be ready to hit the ball to your opponent.

Drop the ball on the ground lightly. When it comes back up, hit the ball over the net. One common impulse is to hit the ball upwards by turning your racket so that the face points up when contacting the ball. Instead keep your racket face perpendicular to the ground when striking the ball.

Wait for your opponent to hit the ball back to you, and watch to make sure you hit the ball well again. Keep your eye on the ball, and realize that you may have to change your position.

Event Date: April 22, 2014

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