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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Rive, Joey.
Tennis skills & drills / Joey Rive, Scott C. Williams.
p. cm.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-8308-9 (soft cover)
ISBN-10: 0-7360-8308-1 (soft cover)
1. Tennis--Training. I. Williams, Scott C. II. Title.
GV1002.9.T7R58 2012
796.342--dc23
2011027132
ISBN-10: 0-7360-8308-1 (print)
ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-8308-9 (print)
Copyright � 2012 by Joey Rive and Scott C. Williams
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To my father, Julio, and my mother, Gail, for inspiring me, and to my sons
Zan and Cameron for inspiring me as well.
--Joey Rive To my wife, Candace, and our children, Jasmine and Jaden
Williams. To coach Jack Bailey for 20 plus years of service to Scots
tennis.
--Scott Williams
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Key to Diagrams
CHAPTER 1 FOREHAND SKILLS
CHAPTER 2 BACKHAND SKILLS
CHAPTER 3 FOREHAND AND BACKHAND DRILLS
CHAPTER 4 SERVE SKILLS
CHAPTER 5 RETURN SKILLS
CHAPTER 6 SERVE AND RETURN DRILLS
CHAPTER 7 NET SKILLS
CHAPTER 8 SPECIALTY SKILLS
CHAPTER 9 NET AND SPECIALTY DRILLS
CHAPTER 10 SINGLES STRATEGY AND DRILLS
CHAPTER 11 DOUBLES STRATEGY AND DRILLS
Drill Finder
About the Authors
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I would like to thank T BAR M Racquet Club and the entire staff for being
so patient with me through this process, especially Glen Agritelly, Darren
Boyd, Chris Wade, and Doug Kruger.
Thanks to Bobby Bernstein, Dave Licker, Greg Alexander, and Doug
Kruger for their technical help.
Thanks to Laurel Plotzke Garcia, Heather Healy, and all the folks at
Human Kinetics for giving me a chance.
Thanks to Scott Williams for his help and for the opportunity to
collaborate with him through the final stages of the book. Finally, I would
like to thank all my friends and coaching buddies for their interest in the
book and their continued support throughout.
--Joey Rive
Thank you to Joey Rive, Laurel Plotzke Garcia, and Heather Healy for
making this book special. A special thanks goes to Cindy Newman and
coach Jack Bailey.
--Scott Williams
KEY TO DIAGRAMS
Any player
Server
Server's partner
Returner
Returner's partner
King
Coach
Path of player
Path of ball
Shot number
Bounce
Cone
FOREHAND
SKILLS
The forehand has become the weapon of choice for most tennis players
today. How well a player hits this shot forecasts the style of play. The
forehand is often central to the game plan for both sides of a match; a
player can build a game plan around using it or combating it. A good
forehand has power, consistency, accuracy, and variety. It enables a
player to overpower an opponent, go from defense to offense with a
single shot, or put an opponent on the defensive in order to transition to
the net. Players with a strong forehand include Andy Roddick, Roger
Federer, Rafael Nadal, Venus Williams, and Serena Williams.
The forehand plays a large part in the process of a balanced
groundstroke attack. Depending on individual strengths and weaknesses,
a player can use it offensively to stay in a point until the right opportunity
comes around or even to play a strong defense. An effective forehand is
not only about power, it is also about the way the player uses it, such as
to set up net play or a killer backhand down the line.
Over the last 40 years the forehand has evolved from the classic
Continental grip into more choices such as the Eastern, semi-Western,
and full Western grips. Players have used classic forehand styles within
an attack style strategy--flat balls or balls hit on the rise--but they
focused on placement and finesse. Today the way players strike the ball
is considerably different. Racket technology and advances in proper
technique have made hitting the forehand more of a full-body workout
designed to deliver a striking blow. This is apparent in the professionals
and young juniors of today. The modern-day forehand strategy is more
aggressive and designed to hit a winner from the backcourt or take time
away from an opponent in an effort to control play.
Today's forehand also depends on a big serve. Modern tennis could be
called the serve-and-forehand era. When technology and sport science
advanced greatly from the mid-1980s through the 1990s, the
conventional ways of winning points, such as the serve-and-volley, or the
Swedish way, of outlasting an opponent on the court, became less
effective. The return came back faster and the ball was struck with
greater velocity. Thus, the forehand became a weapon. Instead of a
chess match, tennis became a power game and, consequently, the
emphasis changed toward the first strike.
This chapter covers offensive and defensive styles as they relate to the
forehand, the various forehand shots, the technique for those shots, and
the characteristics of a good forehand. Chapter 3 provides drills needed
for developing a great forehand weapon.
CHOOSING A FOREHAND
Today's game is ruled by the forehand first. Even if a player's most
powerful weapon is the backhand, the forehand must be strong. The
player needs to develop the forehand well in order to counter the
opponent's forehand long enough to use the backhand effectively.
The quality of the forehand shot determines the player's offensive and
defensive nature and provides the player with the basis for the resulting
game style and plan. So, when learning or reviewing technique, it is vital
that the player stay current. The goal is to have great technique for every
shot, so the player should constantly try to improve. All players must be
able to execute a variety of both offensive and defensive forehands.
Technique is important in a player's development, and it dictates what
the player's better shots will be. A player should choose a grip, stance,
and stroke (swing path) that correspond to the goals for the forehand and
can help the player develop to the highest levels.
There are five types of forehands: the Eastern forehand, the semi-
Western forehand, the Western forehand, Continental forehand, and the
slice forehand. Each shot is characterized by its grip and has a different
technique for its use. The player should first choose the most comfortable
grip, which in turn dictates the type of forehand and the technique for
hitting it. Still, it is important to master multiple grips in order to shift
between forehands, such as the defensive slice versus an offensive
winner or a forehand rally shot.
The Eastern and semi-Western forehand grips are the most versatile.
The Continental and Western forehand grips are used less often because
they have limitations in hitting certain shots, such as high and low balls.
The Western grip can be used aggressively on higher bouncing surfaces
such as clay or hard court. A person using the Western grip has to be
proficient at quickly changing to other grips for certain shots, such as
from a Western forehand to an Eastern backhand grip on a one-handed
backhand (see Forehands and Grips, p. 5).
FOOTWORK AND BODY POSITION
No matter what forehand technique a player chooses, the player needs to
use proper footwork and body position to get set to hit the ball. Knowing
how to move quickly and efficiently results in greater choices for
controlling the ball.
Movement
Movement to the forehand side is vital to the success of the shot. The
player should keep the feet moving at all times when the ball is in play
and split step when the opponent hits the ball. A split step is jumping an
inch or two (2.5 to 5 cm) off the ground and landing on the balls of the
feet, ready to move (see figure 1.1). For balls hit to the right side, the
player should step out with the right foot (see figure 1.2) and try to line up
the right foot behind the incoming ball. For balls hit to the left side, the
player should step out with the left foot and line it up behind the incoming
ball. Once lined up on the ball, enough weight should be loaded on the
leg and foot to establish balance as the player begins to push off and
transfer weight into the shot. In other words, the first step gets the player
to the ball quickly and efficiently, making the execution of the whole shot
easier.
Stances
Three types of stances are used in tennis: open, semi-open, and closed.
A player's stance is dictated by the shot being hit and by personal
preference. The player should use a stance that creates the best platform
for the player's legs to push off and hit a powerful shot. As long as a
player knows the proper technique for the different stances, all three can
be effective.
Open Stance
In an open stance (figure 1.3), the player uses the back leg to load and
set the feet in a manner that keeps the body relaxed, balanced, and open
to the shot. A player should experiment with the open stance to see what
feels the most comfortable for control and power. The grips and strings
used today are based on topspin and allowing the arm the maximum
ability to swing freely. The degree to which a player uses an open stance
depends on shots hit by opponents. Strong, high-bouncing shots hit out
of the player's strike zone may require more of an open stance because
of the lack of time to prepare and to line up the feet on the ball. Windy
conditions, playing left-handed servers who swing wide, or playing great
right-handed kick serves on the ad side of the court can require an open
stance as well.
Players can use the open stance on all of the forehand shots. It can be
used on shots hit directly to the player or on tougher balls that require
stretching. The open stance gives the player the advantage of getting to
more balls and hitting them aggressively. It gives the arm ample space to
strike the ball and swing freely, especially on those tougher, higher balls.
Drawbacks of hitting with an open stance relate to the amount of power a
player achieves through the hitting zone. A shot hit from an open stance
relies on angular momentum (created by rotation only), which produces
less power compared with a square stance that combines linear and
angular momentum.
Semi-Open Stance
The semi-open (also known as semi-closed) stance, shown in figure 1.4,
is a form of the open stance and is used regularly when players move
around their backhand to hit a forehand. Some players like to hit with an
open stance regardless of the oncoming ball but others prefer to use a
semi-open stance for a shot that is hit directly to them, giving them the
option to hit through the shot more by using linear and angular
momentum. This stance is especially useful on shots where the player is
pulled away from the center of the court and needs balance through
contact. The back leg loads as it does with the open stance, but the front
leg comes a little more in front and to the side. A player can use this
stance on all forehand shots.
Closed Stance
When using the closed stance (figure 1.5), a player sets the back leg in
the loaded position but brings the front leg directly in front of the back leg
to effectively close the hips and shoulders to the net. It is also known as
the square stance. The use of this stance depends on a player's
preference and how quickly the player moves to the ball. If a player can
get to the ball in plenty of time and prefers to set both legs (one in front of
the other), the closed stance is more powerful. A closed stance is best
used on shots that are hit directly to the player. It becomes increasingly
difficult to hit a closed stance when stretching out for wide shots.
FOREHANDS AND GRIPS
Figure 1.6 shows a view of the bottom octagon of a racket and, for the
purposes of grip discussion, numbers each of the bevels of the racket
handle. All of the grips are based on how a player positions the bottom
knuckle of the index finger, or the index knuckle (see figure 1.7), on the
bevels. Figures 1.8a and b on page 6 show the placement for the index
knuckle for a right-handed and a left-handed player for all of the forehand
grips.
All current grips can be traced back to the Continental grip shown in
figure 1.9. Tennis pioneers used the Continental grip because the game
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Joey Rive played on the ATP Tour for 8 years, competing in each of the
4 Grand Slams, and achieved a top 60 player ranking in singles and top
50 ranking in doubles. Rive also played Davis Cup tennis for Puerto Rico
and practiced with the U.S. Davis Cup team. He was recently inducted
into the hall of fame in Puerto Rico. Rive has been inducted into the Hall
of Fame at Florida State University, where he won MVP honors for his
team and conference as a player. He also received Tennis magazine's
Sportsman of the Year Award.
After his successful playing career, Rive coached at Florida State
University, the University of Alabama, and Texas Christian University. He
produced multiple All-Americans, two conference titles, and one NCAA
final four finish. During his tenure as a college coach, he was voted PTR
College Coach of the Year. Rive also spent three years as a USTA
national coach, working with Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish, Taylor Dent,
Robby Ginepri, and Alex Bogomolov.
Rive is a USPTA, PTR, and USTA certified high-performance and
sports coach. Currently, he is a teaching professional at T Bar M Racquet
Club in Dallas, Texas.
For almost three decades, Scott Williams has been an internationally
renowned coach working with players such as No. 2 ATP Tour player
Tommy Haas and No. 1 ATP Tour doubles player Max Mirnyi. Williams is
the author of Serious Tennis (Human Kinetics) and author and producer
of the recently released Spiritually Tough Tennis DVD. He is president of
Match Point Ministries and was voted the 2009 and 2011 Coach of the
Year, receiving the Ace Excellence Award for his work with upcoming
junior tennis players. In 2011 he led the Lady Scots to win the Florida
State high school championships. Coach Williams was awarded coach of
the year by the Florida Dairy Farmers, Sun Sentinel, and the Palm Beach
Post.
Williams is currently the tennis director at Saint Andrew's School in
Boca Raton, Florida. He is certified as a USTA high-performance coach,
USPTA level 1 professional, and PSIA level III instructor.
Williams has been ranked nationally in both tennis and skiing and has
played professional satellite and challenger events in Europe, South
America, and the United States. He has won a total of 19 state
championships in both tennis and skiing in Florida and Washington.