Keep your volleys out of the net.
The problem when you have an open court and an attackable ball, you dump the ball into the net. There are three reasons why this might be happening; you are not using correct footwork, which causes you to lose balance and pitch your upper body forward; you are swinging downward; or you are trying to do too much with the shot.
The solution is to keep moving through your volley without stopping. After you split move towards the ball with the foot so it is lined up behind the eventual contact point. Finish the volley by moving your foot towards your intended target. Don’t stop before you make contact- that will bring the racquet face down. Keep your wrist firm and finish with the racquet head slightly open and pointed towards your target. IF you have worked your opponent out of position, play it safe with an angled volley into the open court.
Mikael Andersson
Director of Tennis
WESTBANK A
May 3: English Turn vs. JTCT, Home
May 10: English Turn vs. Court Queens, Home
WESTBANK B
May 3: English Turn vs. T&T, Away
May 10: English Turn vs. Net.com, Away
LADIES’ TNT
May 2: English Turn vs. City Park, Away
May 9: English Turn vs. Metairie CC, Away
May 16: English Turn vs. City Park, Away
Women’s Member Guest Tennis Tournament
May 17, 2013
8am-3pm
Deadline to sign up is May 14th.
Men’s Member Guest Tennis Tournament
May 18, 2013
8am-3pm
Deadline to sign up is May 14th.
For more information contact the Tennis Shop.
START: JUNE 6, 2013
TIME: 9AM
COST: 2 CANS OF BALLS
Format: Random schedule throughout the summer. We are planning on playing 4 weeks in June, taking 4th of July week off, and play an additional 4 weeks after. The matches will consist of a 10 game pro set, regular scoring, Tie-breaker at 9-9.
Registration: Open to all levels of play. If turnout gets large we may have to do two time shifts 9am and a 10am play time. If you already know you will be doing some traveling this summer, you can always sign up as a substitute.
Sign-up sheets will be available in the tennis shop 1st week of May, and deadline to sign up is Tuesday, May 28th. Play schedules, players list with phone numbers and email addresses, and substitute lists will be emailed to all participants a few days before the start on June 6th.
Mikael and Chris teach all levels of play to all ages! Single and package lessons are available. Contact the Tennis Shop to schedule your lesson today!
Feel free to contact the English Turn Tennis department for any questions at 504.391.8146 or send us an email at tennis@englishturn.com.
