basic on how to play tennis?
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When the ball comes to you, hit it over the net into the court on the other side.
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if you've played other sports before, such as golf, baseball, you'll notice that the swinging motions are the same. if you are comfortable with these sports, your tennis swing should come naturally.  Footwork is also a main part of the game.  As long as you have good footwork, can move across the court quickly, it should give you an easier time making the team.  Anyone can play tennis with some dignity if they have a decent swing and footwork.
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I have been playing table tennis for about 5 years now. I have a very powerful backhand and a reliable forehand. I also have quite a good serve. Here are some tips and tricks that I have gathered throughout the years:\n\n\nBackhand:\n\nI hit with a pretty full motion swing. I try to focus on contacting the ball in the center of the paddle (this goes for the forehand as well). So when you are practicing, try to think about hitting the ball with the center. You will not succeed every time, but as you practice this more, you will develop better judgment and will be hitting the ball more cleanly. Also, think about brushing up on the ball. Try to impart quite a bit of topspin, but also do not forget to hit through the ball a bit.\n\n\nForehand:\n\nAlthough I am weaker off this wing, I can still over you some tips. When I hit a forehand, I try to "wrap" the ball with my paddle. In other words, when the ball is coming towards you, get your paddle below the level of the ball and swing up. As your paddle reaches the top of the ball, rotate it so it "wraps" around it. I found that this helps me keep the ball on the table and minimizes the chance that it will sail long.\n\n\nServe:\n\nThe most common mistake I see people make is they try to hit the ball as hard as they can and when they do not get it in, they get upset. In the beginning, your main goal should be to get your serve in, for if you cannot get your serve in, it doesn't matter how good the rest of your game is. The serve is THE most important shot in table tennis! When you are getting your serves in, then begin to apply spin and power accordingly.\n\n\nTHE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS:\n\nKeep your eyes on the ball at all times! This is very important, do not lose track of it. At first, you might lose track of it, but as you practice keeping your eyes on the ball, you will become better at tracking it.\nBend your knees! When you hit, this will allow you to get under the ball better, lower your center of gravity, and provide more power for your shots as you are using the leg muscles as well in your shots.\nAlways keep moving! Footwork is one of the most important aspects of the game. Always keep your feet moving. This will help you get into position and will give you more time to prepare to hit the shot correctly.\n\n\n\nGood luck!
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Ha ha! My greatest weakness in tennis is serving too! I suggest to keep on practicing. I practiced that for a few weeks and became steadily better. The correct way is to:\n1. Hold you racket and tennis ball, racket in your "writing" hand and tennis ball in the other,\n2. Swing your racket half a circle back, with a lot of power, and\n3. Quickly through your tennis ball in the air.\n\nYour swing with the racket should give you power. By the time you're done with the swing, you should instantly throw the tennis ball in the air. Thsi gives the serve more power form the swing. If you swing your racket and then throw the tennis ball in the air too late, your power from the swing will be gone and it will be a useless gesture. Hope that helps!
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You can watch or go to a tennis competition and observe how the advance level players serve and just imitate and practice it. Try the underhand serve it will go over the net, but you got to adjust your strength (power) , so the ball wont go flying out of the court or lines.\nCheck out the link below, the videos on there teaches you the correct way to serve a tennis ball!!!
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Forget about which racquet is the highest rated. The racquet is nothing. Proper technique is everything.\n\nGet a dozen demo racquets and play-test them. Buy the one that works best for you. Spend whatever money is left over on tennis lessons (private lessons are STRONGLY preferred). \n\nIf you can't afford private lessons, buy several instructional books and/or video tapes. This is surely the fastest way to improve.\n\nThe magic is not in the racquet.
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Personally, I'd prefer an instructor who could sensibly explain anything he is asking you to do, but sometimes that isn't always the case.\nSometimes the teacher's suggestion really is not sensible, but it could still work. For example, some tell you to "peel an onion" to hit a slice serve. This really doesn't make technical sense, but it may get you to move your racket head across the ball, which is required for a slice serve.\nOr he may suggest that you need to jump to hit a serve, which again is not really correct. Your momentum carries you off the ground as you hit, but you don't jump and then hit. However, it could help to think about jumping if you hadn't been using your legs.\nI also realized a long time ago that, in terms of strategy, an "incorrect" plan may be better than no plan at all. I.e., doing the wrong thing well can cause you to focus confidently on that strategy, causing you to do better than if you remained confused.\nThat's the best I can do. Good question.
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Use as much of your body as you can - legs, back, shoulders.  Don't just toss the ball up, stand straight up, and swing your racket.  Instead, once you've tossed the ball crouch your body, bending at the knees AND the waist, as low as you reasonably can.  At the same time drop the shoulder of the arm that your racket is in as low as you can while keeping your toss arm up in the air (this will help you balance).  When the ball reaches the top of the toss, spring/uncoil your body by straighteing/uncoiling your lower body and at the same time bring your shoulder with the racket up and through the ball.  Notice "through", your follow through across your body is every bit as important to power (and accuracy).  Note - racket speed also has something to do with it but get this motion down first and once you've gotten comfortable with it you can work on doing it faster for even more speed.
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The flat serve is a very effective weapon, as it is the fastest serve. \n \n   \n  Steps:  \n1.   Grip the racket with a Continental grip, not a forehand grip (see the Related eHows).  \n  \n2.   Stand near the center mark for hitting down the centerline. Stand farther from the center mark for a wide, flat serve.  \n  \n3.   Assume the normal posture for a serve, with a sideways stance and your hands down.  \n  \n4.   Throw the racket to the "back-scratch" position as you toss the ball in front of you.  \n  \n5.   Toss the ball farther in front than you would for a slice, topspin or kick serve and farther to your right for right-handed hitters.  \n  \n6.   Throw your racket out of the back-scratch position, with your palm facing the net at contact with the ball.  \n  \n7.   Hit the ball with your arm fully extended.  \n  \n8.   Let your arm finish the serve on either the right or left side of your body.  \n  \n  \n  Tips:  \n Mix a flat serve with other service choices, so it will not be predictable to your opponent.  \n  \n Practice hitting down the line on the deuce side and serving wide on the ad side.  \n  \n  \n  Warnings:  \n Tennis is a physically demanding sport that can result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek the proper equipment and training before undertaking this activity.
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Stupid question - tennis
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First, get a coach or someone who can teach you teh basics of tennis, and then all that's left is to practice, practice practice, and then begin playing tournaments.  Tournaments are the key to gaining experience and perfecting your skills.
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Well for me I go to the gym to build up my muscles and speed, because this helps me improve my strength and timing on the court. Also if you do cardio exercises you can last longer on the court. The best way to improve your tennis skills is basically exercising and playing against people that are at a higher level than you, because you can learn things from others that you never realize that are useful. \nI have added a link below on tennis video instructions, it teaches you the proper way to serve, forehand, backhand etc...
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Work out and start pushing your self when you are sprinting.  Thats what you do in tennis.
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if ur only using 1 hand, use 2 first of all its easier for most people. Also, just know that foot placement and where u put your body weight is very important. before you hit the ball, your weight should be in your back leg ... when you swing it shifts to the front, so you rotate your body into the swing , and thats how a lot of people mess up their backhands. i cant really help u out man, i have no idea what your swing looks like, get advice from a tennis club pro or something. :)
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go to www.tennis.com where you can subscribe for tennis magazines that gives you advices for that or you can go to www.atptennis.com or www.usta.com\n. I would suggest the first and the third choices are the best.
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Accept no one's opinion on the selection of a tennis racquet! Instead, find a local tennis shop that has the widest variety and availability of loaner tennis racquets, and try them yourself.\n\nSome tennis shops have the liberal tennis racquet loaner policy of allowing you to pay $15 to try any and all tennis racquets, without limit, for 2-3 days, but only 3 racquets at a time in order to be fair to other players who want to try racquets.\n\nAt the end of your trial, the tennis shop applies the $15 to your purchase. Please understand that tennis shops who offer this convenient policy usually charge more for their racquets.\n\nI feel it behooves you to buy your initial racquet from these merchants rather than buy online for less. However, after you've made your initial purchase, I also feel it's fair to purchase additional racquets online.
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I agree with nyyjeterlover02.\n\n1.  Force your opponent out of their comfort zone. \nThe person your most likely playing has a pattern, or a winning formula in which they unknowingly stick to.  May be they like baseline-baseline play only.  May be they ring around your shot to return the ball only with their power forehand.  In cases like this, either draw him toward the net with drop shots, or concentrate your shot to his backhand.  In addition, vary your shots with topspins, chops, angle shots, and see how he reacts to them.  This all of course is easier said than done, but doable.\n\n2.  Know your opponent as well as yourself.\nWith all due respect, your probably thinking that there is nothing about your game that is wrong.  How do you react in a pressure situation game?  What will you do when he rushes you at the net all of a sudden?  How are you going to counteract any power serves he has?  What are your strengths and weaknesses, and how can you capitalize/compensate for it?\n\n3.  Feel the center.\nFeel the center of your opponent and the tennis court, and feel the balance/imbalance of your opponent.  Is your opponent's momentum gaining or losing?  How will you respond?\n\n4.  Tennis is mental.\nMaster the mental aspect of tennis, and you'll see your game improve.\n\nBest