Thread: Learn how to play tennis with d.A.-sensei!

As a suggestion from d.A., maybe we should stop spamming the Metal Bell Hit thread with "how to play tennis." Should I repost the material, or would you like to do it, d.A.?

Anyone who has tennis advice, please post it. Plus, if you can execute PoT moves, share your knowledge.

Two-handed backhand vs one handed backhand.

Topspin vs. Backspin

Different types of serves

Serves

How to do a topspin serve

Don't let go of your racket.

Eh, Go for it, although don't single me out on the thread title please.

Oh yay! And yes, I have been playing tennis for 2 years...
Btw, d.A how long have you been playing?

I played a little last year, but i sux xD

When gripping a tennis racket hold the thin part not the frame with all the strings.

Letting go of your racket may or may not result in it breaking and flying back to cut you in the eye. For best results simply hold onto your racket at all times.

Originally Posted by mystic_guard_sinoel

When gripping a tennis racket hold the thin part not the frame with all the strings.

I'm glad somebody has cleared this up for me.

Originally Posted by d.A.

Eh, Go for it, although don't single me out on the thread title please.

Uh.... I don't know if I can change the thread title. Sorry. How can I change the thread title? I'm debating on how I should post it... They're so long.

Originally Posted by mystic_guard_sinoel

When gripping a tennis racket hold the thin part not the frame with all the strings.

Wow.... I think I may have been doing it wrong all this time.... *gasps*

Originally Posted by mystic_guard_sinoel

Letting go of your racket may or may not result in it breaking and flying back to cut you in the eye. For best results simply hold onto your racket at all times.

Lol. Or you could get a metal racket. It wouldn't break as easily.

I'm a beginner who had a little formal training.

^lol thats me ^_^, just started playing three weeks ago, and trying to get better:/.

since the metal bell hit thread has been abandoned...

What grip is used for the topspin serve?
And, I am slightly confused about how the whole "clock" thing works...

Hammer grip for topspin serves is best. An inverted semi-western also works but it sacrifices speed for spin.

The o'clock number is the direction the racket head (not the face) should be facing i.e. 12 o'clock being in front of you, nine o'clock being to your right, three o'clock to your left, and six o'clock behind you. The center of the clock should be considered as perfectly vertical as well.

As for my experience level, my parents kind of forced me to play at eight but it grew on me and I started playing seriously at ten. I have roughly around seven years of experience, six really due to me not being serious the first couple years, with a relatively high amount of formal training.