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Singles Tactical Principles

The Best Way to Hit a Passing Shot is not to Hit One

Trying to pass the opponent at the net is not easy. It requires speed and precision. Most of the points won against a pl...
Singles Tactical Principles

Catch the Ball Early To Hit a Better Passing Shot

To hit an effective passing shot, you need to take time away from the opponent by hitting the ball close to where it bou...
Singles Tactical Principles

Hit the Passing Shot and move Diagonally into the Court

Catching he ball early to hit a passing shot will take way time from the opponent. Make sure that you move into the cour...
Singles Tactical Principles

When it comes to Passing Shots, Keeping the Ball Low is more Important than Hitting Hard

Keeping the ball low on a passing shot assures that the opponent will not be able to hurt you even if he can reach the b...
Singles Tactical Principles

Do not Let the Opponent Get too Close to the Net – Use the Lob

If you allow the opponent to play close to the net it will be very hard to pass/him or her. Getting close to the net is...
Singles Tactical Principles

Hit a High Defensive Lob if the Opponent Forces you with His/Her Approach Shot

When stretched and out of balance, the odds of hitting an effective passing shot are slim. In these situations a nice hi...
Singles Tactical Principles

Focus on Staying Relaxed and Watching the Ball at Contact to Hit Better Passing Shots

When the opponent attacks the net it is very easy to feel pressured and react accordingly. Tensing up and lifting the he...
Singles Tactical Principles

When the Opponent attacks the Net and you are out of Balance Consider a Soft Shot to the Opponent’s Feet

It is very easy to miss the passing shot when the opponent forces you with his/her approach shot. In those cases a high...
Singles Tactical Principles

Use Crosscourt Passing Shots on Key Points

It will always be much harder to defend against a firm crosscourt volley than against a down the line volley. Therefore,...
Singles Tactical Principles

Make the Opponent Play When Defending Against an Overhead

Whenever you are able to push the opponent back with a good lob, make sure you keep the ball in play after the opponent...

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