The forehand technique:

The forehand footwork and stances:
Square
Semi-open

The Forehand play:

The backhand technique:

1. Proper grip
   • Lower hand hammer
   • upper hand eastern
2. Back swing racket head above hands
3. Circular swing path (high-low-high)

The backhand footwork and stances:

1. Square
2. Semi Open
3. Open

The volley technique:

1. Proper ready position and continental (hammer) grip
2. Firm wrist
3. Racket head above hand
4. No back swing

The volley footwork:

1. Use a two step process
   • step out
   • step forward
2. Well timed split step
3. Use proper technique

The Service technique:

1. Grip: Hammer
2. Stance: Platform
3. Toss: consistent towards net post
4. Rythymic service motion
5. Palm facing down during back swing

The overhead technique:

1. Use trophy position with the hammer grip
2. Use a wide stance
3. Transfer weight from back foot to front foot during contact
4. Use proper