Doc's Tip of the Morning - Practice

A great idea in practice that should make hitting into the net more difficult when you play tournaments, is to raise the height of the net or add a extra net across the top of the existing one. I prefer to just raise the net itself as it is usually more practical. Start by unhooking the hook at the bottom of the net strap that connects to the court. If you can get or carry two net sticks with you then just put them outside the singles sidelines and you should be able to increase the height of the net at least 6 inches or more at the net strap.
This practice tip should help your depth of shot and I also guarantee it will help your mind when you play a match. You must use the heightened net a number of times per week when drilling. goy

Doc's Tip of the Night - Overhead

When preparing for an overhead, your first reaction should be a shoulder turn to prepare and a cross step BACK. You do not want to let the lob get behind you at any cost. When preparing for the overhead try to get your racquet hand up to the level of your ear and get your racquet forearm completely vertical. If you have time to position and wait for the ball then follow these tips: Once you position your feet underneath the lob maintain your balance with the back foot and keep your body completely still with the non racquet arm straight up. Position your feet with the front foot slightly in front of the back foot. Your feet should create an 80 - 85 degree angle from toe to toe (right-hander) when balanced and waiting for ball.
goy

Doc's Tip of the Night

If you want more power when you hit your forehand from an offensive court position then try pushing down into the court with your loaded leg when swinging to contact. This will be most effective when you have an semi open stance. In a closed stance, you would not try to do this. cd

Doc's Tip of the Day

When learning how to slice the backhand, practice it with one arm behind your back.
Start on or just behind the service line and block the ball back with the goal of hitting the ball back into the service box. Then as you get better at slicing you can hit the ball deeper towards the baseline standing just behind the service line. goy