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.