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Airborne express

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Pete Sampras' signature shot is the jumping overhead return. This shot is difficult to master, but proves to be a devastating weapon, both tactically and psychologically. Sampras' technique for this shot is detailed in five steps, with pictures provided to illustrate the shot at each stage.

Author: Gullikson, Tom
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 2001
Sampras, Pete

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Sweet and low

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Techniques for playing low volleys and half volleys are presented. In order to play effective tennis close to the net it is important to understand how to play these shots. Footwork and racquet angle are the two most important elements.

Author: Gullikson, Tom
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 2000

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Big serve/big forehand combos

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The key to winning tennis matches is having a good serve and a good forehand. Either from the deuce court or the ad court, big serves will enable a tennis player to stretch out his opponent off the court.

Author: Gullikson, Tom
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1997

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