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The foundation of tennis rests on a handful of core techniques.

• The forehand shot is your primary attacking weapon, hit with your dominant side. You swing the racquet across your body with topspin for control and pace.
• The backhand can be hit with one hand or two hands, depending on your preference and strength. The two-handed grip gives beginners extra control and consistency, though one hand adds range.
• Your serve stroke initiates each rally and remains entirely in your control. You toss the ball above your head, then strike it with an overhead motion combining power and placement.
• The volley shot demands quick reactions at net, striking mid-flight. 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 $149/h for tennis coaching in St Ives Chase.

This rate varies depending on several factors:

• Your skill level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
• The coach's experience and qualifications (teaching tenure, competitive history, certification level)
• Session length and regularity (half-hour, hour, or extended blocks)
• The format (solo instruction, pair work, or team clinics)

Multi-session rates can make regular coaching more affordable in the long run.
Group lessons are typically more budget-friendly than private sessions while still providing quality instruction and practice opportunities.
Most instructors offer an introductory class at no charge so you can assess their teaching style and compatibility before committing.

The way you hold the racquet shapes every shot you hit.

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

• The Eastern forehand grip is ideal for beginners because it allows flat, powerful shots with natural wrist position. Place your palm flat against the strings, then slide down to the handle—your base knuckle sits on the third bevel (right side for right-handers).
• The Continental grip serves as the all-purpose grip for serves, volleys, and defensive slices. Position your knuckle on bevel two to angle the racquet face.
• Semi-Western forehand grip is popular among modern players for generating heavy topspin on forehands. Position your knuckle on the lower-right panel for maximum spin potential.

Build your foundation with Eastern groundstrokes and Continental serves before exploring variations.

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

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