This article talks about some of the tips and tricks through which you can improve your ‘swing’ while playing tennis.

A competitive tennis player requires good physical, mental and emotional conditioning and preparation to be at the peak of his abilities. The physical and mental aspects of the game are sometimes not enough to win a very close match – this is where emotional preparedness and maturity comes in to the rescue regardless if you are playing in the qualifying circuit or at your local club.

Offensive drives, whether forehand or backhand, gives you the winner’s edge in a tennis match. It allows you to set up your opponent when he least expects it so that you can make the shot and win a point. It also allows you the ability to neutralize the serve and volley tactics of a good net player or even the baseliner.

The service is the one shot in tennis that can dictate the outcome of a match. You can win your match simply with a strong, accurate and unpredictable serve and lose it if you do not concentrate on serving due to foot fault errors.

The chop and slice strokes are two of the most commonly used defensive tennis strokes. Similarly, they are very effective in neutralizing your opponent’s attacks and allow you to assume a better offensive or defensive position on the court with the change of momentum.