Doc's Doubleheader Tip of the Night

When hitting the swing volley, try to contact the ball around waist level like you would a groundstroke. Most of the time the shot is contacted too high by players that I see miss the shot. Of course, there are always exceptions to this advice however, if you are on balance and between the service line and baseline this is a good rule to follow. AY

Doc's Tip of the Night

If you want to improve your touch around the net, try playing a dink game with someone inside the service boxes and not the alleys. The rules are, no volleying and only slicing or blocking the ball. This will also help improve your sliding if played on a clay court. It is also a very good warm up game. goy.

Doc's Tip of the Day

When swinging to contact the ball on the backhand and especially the one handed bh, you want to keep the arm and elbow close to your stomach on the downward motion of the swing prior to contacting the ball. goy.

Doc's Tip of the Night

In regards to footwork and recovery, push off the court with the outside leg after hitting your shot to gain speed and momentum on the cross step before your shuffle steps to get back into your recovery position. Ah yeah.

Doc's Tip of the Evening

A very simple way to turn your shoulders effectively when positioning for a backhand is to get your feet into a 45 degree angle to the baseline prior to hitting the shot. GOY