Power, Placement and Pace for Not So Very Young People

Yeah you have power but it is not an assurance to win.

Power

Power without proper placement is just a waste of energy. I recently discovered a powerful forehand stroke but you know what? I lost in most of the games. Power in tennis is not an assurance to winning but power with proper placement is.

Placement

Place your powerful stroke to a position your opponent is uncomfortable with to cause unforced error.

Pace

Catch your opponent in surprise by varying your pace. Make a disguised drop shot or a surprise lob. Make your opponent guess your next shot. Try a backhand slice.

Let's play tennis.

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