Playing Smarter Tennis

There is a wealth of tennis instruction books available that teach you how to hit each stroke properly. This is not one of them. Instead, it assumes you have a fundamental understanding of basic stroke production and are currently playing recreational tennis for fun and exercise. If you are among this group, this booklet is for you. It shares what I hope are some valuable tips on: ¿ Stroke selection ¿ Playing strategy¿ Court position ¿ Court movementCollectively they are aimed at helping you:¿ serve more effectively ¿ play with more confidence ¿ make fewer unforced errors ¿ stay in the point longer ¿ approach the net more effectively ¿ successfully poach ¿ intimidate your opponent(s) ¿ bring out the best in your doubles partner. I trust they will introduce some playing fundamentals and suggestions that will be of value each time you get on the court and ultimately enable you to: ¿ win more points, and¿ have more fun.So, let's get started with Chapter 1: Make the Court Your Friend.