THE VOLLEY AND OVERHEAD SMASH

The net attack is the heavy artillery of tennis. It is supposed to crush all defence. As such it must be regarded as a point-winning stroke at all times, no matter whether the shot is volley or smash.

Once at the net hit from the point at the first opportunity given to get the racquet squarely on the ball. All the laws of footwork explained for the drive are theoretically the same in volleying. In practice you seldom have time to

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SINGLES AND DOUBLES IN TENNIS

Singles, the greatest strain in tennis, is the game for two players. It is in this phase of the game that the personal equation reaches its crest of importance. This is the game of individual effort, mental and physical.

A hard 5-set singles match is the greatest strain on the body and nervous system of any form of sport. Singles is a game of daring,  dash, speed of foot and stroke. It is a game of chance far  more than

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL FITNESS

Physical fitness is one of the great essentials of match play. Keenness can only be acquired if the physical, mental, and nervous systems are in tune. Consistent and systematic training is essential to a tournament player.

Regular hours of sleep, and regular, hearty food at regular hours are necessary to keep the body at its highest efficiency. Food is particularly important. Eat well, but do not

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MATCH PLAY IN TENNIS

The first and most important point in match play is to know how to lose. Lose cheerfully, generously, and like a sportsman. This is the first great law of tennis, and the second is like unto it to win modestly, cheerfully, generously, and like a sportsman.

The object of match play is to win, but no credit goes to a man who does not win fairly and squarely. A victory is a defeat if it is other than fair. Yet again I say to win is the object, and to do so, one should play to the last ounce of his strength, the last gasp of his breath, and

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TENNIS

I trust this initial effort of mine in the world of letters will find a place among both novices and experts in the tennis world. I am striving to interest the student of the game by a somewhat prolonged discussion of match play, which I trust will shed a new light on the game.

May I turn to the novice at my opening and speak of certain matters which are second nature to

THE DRIVE IN TENNIS

The forehand drive is the opening of every offensive in tennis, and, as such, should be most carefully studied. There are certain rules of footwork that apply to all shots. To reach a ball that is a short distance away, advance the foot that is away from the shot and thus swing into position to hit. If a ball is too close to the body, retreat the foot closest to the shot and drop the weight back on it, thus, again, being in position for the stroke. When hurried, and it is not possible to change the foot position, throw the weight on the foot closest to the ball.

GRIP, FOOTWORK, AND STROKES IN TENNIS

Footwork is weight control. It is correct body position for strokes, and out of it all strokes should grow. In explaining the various forms of stroke and footwork I am writing as a right-hand player. Left-handers should simply reverse the feet.

Racquet grip is a very essential part of stroke, because a faulty grip will ruin the finest serving. It is a natural grip for a top forehand drive. It is inherently weak for the backhand, as the only natural shot is a chop stroke.

BERDYCH REFUSED TO ALMAGRO'S SHAKE HANDS

Seventh seed from the Czech Republic, Tomas Berdych gets contempt for refusing to shake hands with the Spaniard Nicolas Almagro.

The second meeting of the players in the fourth round of Australian Open Grand Slam on Sunday (22 / 1) is indeed full of emotion lasts.

SERENA WILLIAMS TRAGICALLY ELIMINATED

Five-time champion Serena Williams, tragically eliminated in the fourth round of Australian Open Grand Slam on Monday (1/23/2012).

Williams, who has just recovered from an injury sustained defeated by  Russian tennis player, Ekaterina Makarova, in a game of two sets, 2-6 3-6.In the match, Williams performed very bad and making so many mistakes. Makarova who knocked on Vera Zvonareva in the third round Serena exploit these errors to score points.

ANDY MURRAY VS KEI NISHIKORI IN AUSTRALIAN OPEN QUARTER-FINALS

Andy Murray sailed into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after his opponent, Mikhail Kukushin resigned in the game in the fourth round. Kukushin left hip injury.

Murray was leading 6-1, 6-1, and 1-0 when his opponent, Russian tennis player born in Kazakhstan approached the net. Then he said he could not continue the match.

NISHIKORI, THE FIRST JAPANESE PLAYER AFTER 80 YEARS

Kei Nishikori became the first Japanese player in 80 years they are doing through the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday (1/23/2012).

Nishikori, who is the tournament seeded 24, has played suicide bombers to get rid of the seeds of six years, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France. Nishikori won 2-6 6-2 6-1 2-6 6-3.

SERVICE-THE OPENING GUN OF TENNIS

Service is the opening gun of tennis. It is putting the ball in play. The old idea was that service should never be more than merely the beginning of a rally. With the rise of American tennis and the advent of Dwight Davis and Holcombe Ward, service took on a new significance. These two men originated what is now known as the American Twist delivery.

NADAL DISAGREE WITH FEDERER'S OPINION

The world number two, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer opened the war. Nadal feels Federer does not  respect with the other tennis  in the tennis world.

Federer, who is chairman of the ATP Player Council, Nadal ranked players do not fight destiny. Previously, the professional tennis player following a protest against the ATP match schedule is too crowded and tiring.

NADAL BEAT LOPEZ IN THE QUARTERFINALS

Top seeded Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has managed to secure tickets for the Grand Slam Australian Open quarter of 2012. Nadal to escape the fourth round followed by Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin del Potro.

King of clay, which is a nickname Nadal seeded second in the carpet is right to move to the last eight, after his compatriot Feliciano Lopez bending in the game three sets, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2.

LI NA ELIMINATED, AZARENKA FACING RADWANSKA

French Open champion, Li Na surprisingly eliminated from the 2012 Australian Open. Tennis player from China that failed to advance to the quarterfinals after Belegia handed over to the tennis player Kim Clijsters.

Li Na was actually fascinating look at the first set and managed to close with the victory 6-4. But Clijsters managed to get up and enter the next two series.

GRAND SLAM WINNERS TOP LIST

Roger Federer has 16 Grand Slam titles. But he did not even get into the top 10 are listed.

Winning the Grand Slam tournament for a player is a proud achievement. As the highest mountain for a climber.

To achieve this is certainly not easy. Just ask the world number one today, Caroline Wozniacki. Danish tennis player who won 18 WTA singles titles. To date, it was ranked number one for 66 weeks. But how many collections of her Grand Slam? none.

10 BEST TATTOOS IN AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Paint the body with a tattoo on the footballer is not new. Call it David Beckham, Fernando Torres and Sergio Ramos, whose bodies were adorned with tattoos.

But it's not just football players that hit the tattoo fever. The players were not left out, tennis players male and female decorate their bodies with tattoos that have meaning for their lives.

Interestingly, more Tattoo Fever fungus among female players than male players. At least, there are four tennis Grand Slam holders of the women who display tattoos on their bodies while performing at the Australian Open.

KEI NISHIKORI THE SENSATIONAL TENNIS PLAYER

Nishikori, seeded 24, beat the French Julien Benneteau 4-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4), 6-3, while the first Japanese to be able to get past the fourth round the tournament was held last in 1968.

Nishikori achievement continues to rise. Of the season last 40 ATP rankings, now it is close to enter the world top 20. In addition to the Australian Open 2011, Nishikori also never passed the fourth round of U. S. Open 2008, the first Japanese to be able to do so since 1937.

FEDERER VS NADAL SCENARIO

Young Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic lessons gain value in the fourth round of Australian Open Grand Glam. Motivation alone is not sufficient to block the rate as a champion Roger Federer. Tomic ambitions sank with a brilliant play third-seeded Swiss.

Federer has not given a chance to grow in Tomic. Australian public who initially supported giving Tomic sympathy turned Federer. Federer closed the game with a convincing victory of 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. After the game, Tomic expressed great respect on Federer.

TOMIC SMOOTH TENNIS

He was only 19, but Bernard Tomic becoming the attention of worldwide with his tennis game that is "smooth" as opposed to the flow of the game of tennis today, many of which rely on speed and strength. The tennis player born in Stuttgart, Germany, this has become public hope Australia at Grand Slam Australian Open.

Tomic was born October 21, 1992, was born in Germany after his parents move from Croatia couple years  before his birth. But when Tomic three years, he brought his parents moved to Queensland.

FEDERER PARTIES TO-1000

Roger Federer tennis game Maestro is to finish the game-999 in the third round of Australian Open Grand Slam, Friday (20/10, beating world record for a faster service, Ivo kalovic, 7-6 (8-6 ), 7-5, 6 -3.

To meet Federer in the main stadium Rod Laver Arena, Karlovic looming services based on hard with the aim of destabilizing the opponent back. Sure the opponent will be shocked at first instance, the Croatian players who have carved a record of service last year was 251 KMH constantly attacked directly in front,

GRIP, FOOTWORK, AND STROKES IN TENNIS

Footwork is weight control. It is correct body position for strokes, and out of it all strokes should grow. In explaining the various forms of stroke and footwork I am writing as a right-hand player. Left-handers should simply reverse the feet.

Racquet grip is a very essential part of stroke, because a faulty grip will ruin the finest serving. It is a natural grip for a top forehand drive. It is inherently weak for the backhand, as the only natural shot is a chop stroke.

CHOP, HALF VOLLEY, AND COURT POSITION

Chop stroke.

    

In Tennis, a chop stroke is a shot where the angle towards the player and behind the racquet, made by the line of flight of the ball, and the racquet travelling down across it, is greater than 45 degrees and may be 90 degrees. The racquet face passes slightly outside the ball and down the side, chopping it, as a man chops wood. The spin and curve is from right to left. It is made with a stiff wrist.

GENERAL TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY

Tennis psychology is nothing more than understanding the workings of your opponent's mind, and gauging the effect of your own game on his mental viewpoint, and understanding the mental effects resulting from the various external causes on your own mind. You cannot be a successful psychologist of others without first understanding your own mental processes, you must study the effect on yourself of the same happening under different circumstances. You react differently in different moods and under different conditions. You must realize the effect on your game of the resulting irritation, pleasure, confusion, or whatever form your reaction takes. Does it increase your efficiency? If so, strive for it, but never give it to your opponent.

PARADORN CHAPTER 2

This year, Li Na, the Chinese women's tennis champion French Open in 2011, can not be the only tennis idol in Asian nation. Asia is also awaiting the birth of the son of his best tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan would be a second volume.

He is Kei Nishikori. In the Open Grand Slam Australian tennis player and practice based in Japan, Florida, USA, is winning the second fight, (19 / 1) , to enter the third round.