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Four fundamental strokes form the basis of all tennis play.

• The forehand shot acts as your go-to power stroke on your dominant side. You swing the racquet across your body with topspin for control and pace.
• Your backhand stroke can be hit with one hand or two hands, depending on your preference and strength. Double-handed technique suits learners seeking stability, whereas single-handed extends your reach.
• The serve begins every exchange as your sole uncontested stroke. You throw the ball up, then swing overhead to deliver pace and precision.
• The volley requires compact technique at the net, hitting before the bounce. The motion stays compact with a locked wrist and forward punch.

Mastering these four strokes gives you the complete toolkit to rally, attack, and defend on court.

Work on one technique at a time before blending them into live points.

You can expect to pay roughly $85/h for tennis coaching in Auburn.

This cost differs depending on several factors:

• Your skill level (complete novice, club player, or competitive level)
• The coach's experience and qualifications (time in the sport, tournament pedigree, official qualifications)
• Lesson duration and frequency (short intensive sessions or longer practice periods)
• The coaching structure (one-on-one private lessons, semi-private with a partner, or group classes)

Committing to a series often lowers the per-session rate significantly.
Group lessons are typically more budget-friendly than private sessions while still providing quality instruction and practice opportunities.
Most instructors offer a complimentary first session so you can assess their teaching style and compatibility before committing.

Grip choice controls spin generation, power transfer, and shot accuracy.

Players rely on three core grip variations depending on shot selection:

• Eastern forehand hold is ideal for beginners because it allows flat, powerful shots with natural wrist position. Position your hand as if shaking hands with the racquet, base knuckle resting on bevel three.
• The Continental grip acts as your go-to for serving, net play, and underspin shots. Your base knuckle sits on the second bevel (top edge), creating a beveled racquet angle.
• Semi-Western hold fuels modern power tennis with extreme spin production. Your base knuckle moves to the fourth bevel (bottom right for right-handers), allowing you to brush up the back of the ball aggressively.

Start with Eastern for forehands and Continental for serves, adjusting later as your style emerges.

Locate the bevels on your handle and align your knuckle to the correct panel for each stroke.

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