when you come to the net to join your partner– form a wall– get on a straight line
on the one handed backhand often the slice is the response to the high backhand
if possible cover your side when lobbed
when you chase a lob spin out-and run—like chasing a fly ball
on one up and one back the net player should be the communicator– as soon as he realizes he can;t cover the lob– yell help…
on the slice shot your back knee must be below the incoming flight pass
you need to hit the ball below eye level– on the way up– down- or jump to get it into the hit zone
Rafa varies his start position based on the power of the server
if you are bringing your back foot in– bring the feet together great win todsy
early set the racquet angle for the slice shot
reach for the volley–as if you are playing first base
on the quick pickup you need to be below the flight path
on the forehand finish catch it– gives you definite finish zone and helps you recover the racquet position
just before the opponent hits do your split step and center your racquet
on the jam shot pull away the lead leg