Tennis Facts for Kids
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 The basics elements of the tennis stokes are listed in steps below:


FOREHAND:
THE GRIP: Eastern grip. Shake hands with the racket. .
WAITING POSITION: Stand facing the net, knees slightly bent, weight evenly distributed and forward on the balls of your feet. Hold the racket in front of your body, elbows-in, and parallel to the ground. Support the racket with your free hand.
TURN: The shoulders and hips pivot. The right foot turns toward the net post as you transfer your weight to that foot. The forearm is parallel to the ground and the racket head angle with the forearm remains the same.
BACKSWING: From the turn position, the racket goes back until it is parallel to the ground, the angle between forearm and racket still remains the same. The butt of the racket is pointing toward the net and the racket on edge.

STEP AND HIT: The left foot steps toward the net with the weight shifting on to that side. The ball is contacted opposite the left leg, approximately waist high. The arm is relatively straight and the wrist firm.
FOLLOW THROUGH: For right handed players, the follow through is a long, continuous sweeping motion finishing high with the racket butt opposite the left eye. The weight is now altogether on the front foot with hips and shoulders turned into the stroke, The reverse is the same for left-handers.
 
BACKHAND:
THE GRIP: Turn your hand from the forehand grip until your first knuckle is on top of the handle. Extend the index finger, your thumb may be either across the handle or curled around it.
WAITING POSITION: Stand facing the net, knees slightly bent, weight evenly distributed and slightly forward on the balls of your feet. Hold the racket in front of the body, elbows-in, and forearm parallel to the ground. Support the racket with your free hand. Once you have the backhand grip, the racket should be pointing toward the sideline, not toward the net.
TURN: The shoulders and hips pivot so that your weight shifts onto the left foot and the racket hand touches the left hip bone.
BACKSWING: The left hand slides down the racket to cradle the right hand. The racket is on edge and the angle of the racket and forearm remain the same throughout the stroke.
STEP AND HIT: The right foot steps toward the net with your weight shifting onto that foot. Make contact with the ball a bit in front of the right leg, about waist high, and the arm is moderately straight and the wrist is firm.
FOLLOW THROUGH: The follow through is a long, continuous sweeping motion, finishing high, with the arm fairly straight. If you are right handed, the butt of the racket is past the right eye. This is the reverse for left-handed players. Your weight is now completely on the front foot and your hips and shoulders have turned halfway toward the net.

VOLLEY:
The best process for a volley is to keep it simple, no back-swings, try just to block the ball. Always move the racquet first toward the ball and then step in behind the contact.  If you step or turn your shoulder first, you will always hit the ball late. Volleys hit in front of your body use very little effort and most of the time are winners. 

SERVE:
Grip: Continental, you would be able  to bounce the ball with the edge of your racket.
Stance: Stand sideways to the net with your feet comfortably apart and your weight on the back foot. You should be able to draw a diagonal line from the toes of your back foot to the toes of your front foot to the service court. Hold the racket in front of your body, arms-in, and supported with your free hand. The racket is on edge and pointing to the service box.
Back-swing and toss: Down together, up together rhythm. Toss the ball straight up from your extended left arm. Swing the racket down past the right hip and then up behind the back.
Point of Contact: Reach up as far as you can, making contact above your head, slightly in front and to the right.
The Slice Serve: The primary purpose of the slice serve is to pull the opponent wide.
The Spin Serve: The spin serve is really a combination of the slice and the topspin.