In tennis they would be this: 1) Hit the ball over the net. 2) Direct the ball. 3) Control the depth of the ball. 4) Put spin on the ball. 5) Apply speed to the ball.
For most of us we get stuck on the spin tactic. This is why developing your shot making is so important: spin is a function of technique--without it, it becomes impossible to achieve. Spin allows you to control the depth, direction, and height of the ball. Ball control (feel for the ball) is what we all should strive to improve.
Exercise: Hit a better topspin forehand!
Start with your racquet in front of you with the head "dipping below the wrist at a six oclock position." Do this about six feet from the net. Drop a ball and then practice turning your hand from six to twelve while lifting your arm up (just a little). You'll see the spin on the ball and the ball needs to go "up" and over the net (by at least three to four feet). If you can do this you have spin............if you can't, come take a lesson with us and we will help you. There's a trick to it.
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