Summertime is a Great Time for Tennis T
he last couple of months were busy ones on the tennis courts. The rain stayed away and everyone came out to play!
NEW EVENTS ARE SMASH HITS I’m pleased to share that the Apero Tennis Social every Thursday night and Cardio Ladies’ Tennis on Friday morning have been a great success. Thanks to all involved for your support. We also had a great Easter Camp with almost 50 kids. It was a lot of fun for both kids and coaches! DATES TO NOTE Please note that the Regular Junior programme will take a break for the summer. The last training session will be on Saturday 26 June, and we will resume on Monday 16 August. We will be offering tennis camps every week thoughout summer (depending on the number of participants), starting Monday 28 June till Friday 13 August. Look out for the link in the Swiss Club’s e-newsletter to register your children in May.
HOW TO VOLLEY LIKE A PRO Get the right grip Volleying works best with a Continental grip, as it is most efficient for hitting both forehand and backhand volleys without changing your hand’s positioning. When you’re at the net, every second counts, and having to reposition your hand can determine whether you hit a winner, or tank the tennis ball straight into the fence. Get the right stance and use your body weight When you approach the net, you need enough time to split step. A split step is a simple jump in the air, landing on a balanced point with your legs out. It helps to get your balance right and makes you ready to jump to the ball in any direction. Always use a short movement with your arm, and step forward to the ball with a solid wrist and using your body weight. Get the right motion A standard volley needs a slightly open racquet face and a downward cut in the volley motion, resulting in backspin. This makes the volley bounce low and therefore difficult to play for your opponent. Move your hand forward in the direction that you want the ball to go, and always keep your eyes on the ball till it makes contact with your racquet. Article and photos courtesy of Pierre Capdeville, Swiss Club Tennis Director
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