**Question's Only**

mjpTennis

as long as your grip is good ...Don't you know the best form for the serve is to use your racquet like a back scratcher before you start your swing?

DainaLC

I never knew that, great advice! Do some people look like they are swatting at flies?

mjpTennis

I never knew that, great advice! Do some people look like they are swatting at flies?

For sure, but you can prevent that by pointing your left foot (guessing you are right handed) at the right net post. Don't you know this will turn your body and get you in a better position so that you twist on your serve instead of just swatting? and... I will just stand behind you over here......

DainaLC

More great advice! I'm going to be aware of that more often. How's the view back there?

mjpTennis

...Oh and don't forget to toss the ball high so that you hit it when your arm is at its highest point (causing your skirt to fly up just a bit)......Did I mention the view is perfect?

DainaLC

Love my tennis skirts, I wear them even off the court. Didn't realize it flipped! Now let's see, how much bouncing I can do?

brillmer

Are you going to post pictures of the above?! :P

mjpTennis

Do you see what kind of attention tennis skirts demand?

DainaLC

Guess what I'm going shopping for this afternoon?

mjpTennis

Guess what I'm going shopping for this afternoon?

Shouldn't you bring your coach with you for some more advice?

DainaLC

Where would I be without your expertise?

mjpTennis

Another important part of the serve is how you handle the balls before the toss...shall you practice that again too?

DainaLC

I shouldn't really handle them with my whole hand, should I?

mjpTennis

I shouldn't really handle them with my whole hand, should I?

My best advice is whatever is comfortable for you....don't you know that will be comfortable for me?

DainaLC

Oh good, then I'm not doing it wrong! Should I hold two at a time?

mjpTennis

How can I say no to that?
And at some point, don't you know you should be tucking them under your skirt during the match?

mjpTennis

Can you believe there are some people who just don't understand tennis? :noway:

DainaLC

How dare they? I understand it, I just don't play well. You've inspired me to try harder! Practice, practice, practice, right?

mjpTennis

How dare they? I understand it, I just don't play well. You've inspired me to try harder! Practice, practice, practice, right?

Absolutely. Don't you know this is the only way to work on your timing too?

DainaLC

That's what I have trouble with the most, timing. Too early, too late, when is the right time?

mjpTennis

Timing is best when you find the sweet spot. As your coach, this should be our main goal. Sound good?

DainaLC

My sweet spot is very easy to find. The middle is what I'm aiming for right?

mjpTennis

My sweet spot is very easy to find. The middle is what I'm aiming for right?

:bigsmile:
We should start there. Sometimes your swing has subtle adjustments that we will need to account for during the match. Are you comfortable adjusting on the fly?

DainaLC

I think I can adjust pretty quickly. Isn't according to how good my grip is though?

mjpTennis

For sure and it is one the keys to being in control of the match
Should we explore the different types of grips that you could be using for different shots?

DainaLC

Well I always want to be in control, so lets explore, shall we?

mjpTennis

Where do you think you are most comfortable - forehand or backhand?

brillmer

are you 2 seriously not banging yet? :P

mjpTennis

Isn't the game better when you take a little time before you just start swinging away?

DainaLC

I've had some pretty lucky backhand shots, but aren't most people more comfortable with their forehand?