How to Slice the Ball in Tennis
Slice or backspin is one of the most important techniques in modern tennis to overpower your opponent. This is because when you hit a slice, it keeps the ball lower over the net. In addition to this, the bounce on the other side is also low. It is used for a shot towards the net or as a defensive groundstroke. Backspin forces the rival to hit the ball up. For a player to outclass his opponent, he needs to learn this technique as it is very important in tennis.
Instructions
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1
Grip
First of all you need to have a firm grip over the racket. Then you need to bounce on your heels in order to order to find your rhythm. -
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Get ready
You need to adjust the racket high. Remember that you should be looking in a running stance as you will be putting the opposite foot behind. -
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Swing
Next you need to swing the racquet and you can do this by bringing your arm down. You should bring it almost five to six inches down. Then keep it there until the ball is hit back. Remember it should return to the same height on the opposite side. -
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Follow through
You need to face your hips in the opposite side and bring your arms over your shoulder. Remember to bring your racket over your should along with your arms. -
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Hire a professional
You need to hire a coach in order to perfect this technique. The coach will train you how to hit a slice and what angle you should make etc. He will teach you approaches for how to execute this technique. In case you are doing it in wrong way, he will correct you and perfect you. -
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Practice
After learning how to do a slice in tennis, you need to practice it several times a day. Keep on practicing this technique for several days until you get perfect. Only practice will make you to hit a slice perfectly.
