Techniques to Help You Master Tennis

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Playing at the Net: Stand a few feet away from the net when your doubles partner serves. While you wait for the ball to come from your opponent's side, you must use the "continental grip" - this means you must hold your tennis racket by the handle with your elbow bent to the side away from your body while your racket head is up. If the ball comes toward your head or higher, come straight down on the ball as hard as you can or dump the ball inside the inner line of the doubles alley. If the ball comes toward your waist, lower your racket head sideways to block the ball back over the net. To avoid losing a point, never touch the net during a play.