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  • Backboard Practice by Dennis Van der Meer!<br>One of my favorite drills on the back-board is serving at targets drawn on a wall. Backboard Practice by Dennis Van der Meer!
    One of my favorite drills on the back-board is serving at targets drawn on a wall.

    Throughout the history of tennis, many of the best players in the world have been great enthusiast of practicing against a wall. Repetition enhances stroke consistency and improves ball handling skills. Pace off 13 steps from a wall, and draw a line to represent the service line. See how many in a row you can serve into a circle drawn three feet from the ground (the height of the net). If you do this exercise in sets of 10, you will find your percentage of accurate serves. You can do the same exercise for ground-stroke accuracy, trying to hit into the target area with spin and pace. Even approach shots and volleys can improve on the wall. Any available wall can be a faithful practice partner for you, and really help you improve your game.

    World-renowned coach Dennis Van der Meer opened his acclaimed tennis facility on Hilton Head Island 35 years ago, in addition to founding the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and the elite Van Der Meer Tennis Academy. Join the Van Der Meer professional staff for a complimentary tennis exhibition at the Shipyard Racquet Club on Mondays at 6 p.m. or catch the Special Olympics Tennis Championships in Shipyard, March 9-11. (843) 785-8388 or vandermeertennis.com. Visit Website
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