How can i improve my tennis skills in a short amount of time and still do good?

Question

ok so today was the first day of tryouts and it didnt go very well. i''m doing ok with forehand i really need to work on back hand and adding more power to my shot. and the final teams will be announced on monday. so i could use some help or advice to improve my tennis skills.

Answer 1

You are not going to noticably increase your basic skills in a couple of days.  Relax, think about the try outs with your eyes closed, and picture  yourself hitting the shots you can do really well, over and over again.

Don't do this while driving or riding a bike.

You could also ask the coach what parts of your game needs the most work.  That will single you out as someone who wants to improve and take instruction.  It is not always the 'best' players at tryouts who make the team.

Answer 2

video instruction for strokes and techniques:

http://www.tennis.com/yourgame/instructi...

and here is article instruction: http://www.tennis.com/yourgame/instructi...

Answer 3

Its not just about hitting the ball hard its hand placement how are you holding the racket, are you in ready position when you hit/serve, and a strong but complete follow through on a swing if done correctly adds all the power you need

Answer 4

persistence. work hard.