Tennis Side Game Tips

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Hitting a tennis ball is a lot like hitting a baseball. Learn how to hit a tennis ball at the side with tips and drills from a tennis coach in this free training video.

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  Hitting Tennis Backhands from the Side

  Practice one-handed and two-handed backhand hits from the side in tennis. Learn how to hit backhands on the side in this free video from a tennis coach.

  

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  Hitting Tennis Balls from the Side

  In tennis, shots are ideally hit from the side. Learn how to hit a tennis ball from the side in this free video from a tennis coach.

  

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  Tennis Backhand Scoot Drill

  Use the tennis scoot drill to work on hitting backhands at the side. Get out from in front of a tennis ball in this free video on the scoot drill from a tennis coach.

  

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  Tennis Drills: Staying to the Side of the Ball

  Toss a tennis ball softly to a player and have them move to hit the ball at their side. Learn how to stay to the side of a tennis ball in this free video from a tennis coach.

  

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  Tennis Scoot Drill

  The scoot drill will force a tennis player to learn to hit a ball from the side. Move out front in front of the ball with tips from a tennis coach in this free video on the tennis scoot drill.

  

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Summary: Tennis originated in Europe in the late 1800's, and spread quickly throughout the English speaking world, particularly among the wealthy. It is now an Olympic sport and is played by people in many countries and social classes. Played on a flat court made of grass, clay or concrete, tennis players use a stringed rackets to pass a rubber, felt-covered ball back and forth over a net. The rules of tennis and the basic techniques of the players have remained relatively unchanged since the beginning of the game.

When a tennis player has a ball hit directly at them, they usually won't get much power on their return. With that in mind, it's always beneficial for a tennis player to hit a tennis ball at their side. In this free video series, a tennis coach will teach you a few drills to help you practice hitting the ball at your side. You'll learn how to hit forehands and backhands at the side, and how to hit both strokes in the scoot drill. The scoot drill will force a tennis player to move so that the ball is set up to be hit at their side. With these tips and techniques, you'll always be in a position to provide a powerful and accurate shot in tennis matches.

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