Game Basic Rules, Tips, Guidelines

Before a Game Routine (10-20 minutes)

The purpose of ‘dinking a few shots’ is to not only to warm up the muscles and limbs; but, the muscle memory for shot accuracy.

1. FIRST and FOREMOST
   • Stretch.  Stretch.  Stretch.  Whether you are 25 or still think you are, stretching is critical
     • • Wrists
       • Ankles
       • Calves, quads, hips
       • Back, Neck, Shoulders
2. Non-volley line dinks & volleys (popcorn).  Straight on from your partner and Cross-court
   • • • IF you can have a conversation while doing these shots; YOU are missing the intention of the warm-up; AND, you’ll likely be missing a lot of shots!  YIKES
3. Drop shots.
   • • • One partner stands at the NVZ (kitchen line) while the other is at the back baseline OR middle of the court (transition zone)
       • Alternate with your partner after 8-12 attempts
4. Baseline to baseline ground strokes (forehand and backhand)
5. Practice serves

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