In any sport, sports disciplines, their own peculiarities and tricks are used, but for each kind that uses various strokes (volleyball, golf, tennis, etc.), one rule applies. Consider the main strokes in tennis and table. Brought to automatism, the right strike is the main indicator of the success of an athlete as a professional. To do this, you must have a good knowledge of the technique of impact. What is the name of tennis kick? What is his execution technique? This will be discussed.
Right kick (forehand)
The right kick in tennis is called forehead. This is a classic kick, used by most novice athletes and part of the professionals. The main tool in training and shaping this skill in a tennis player is the athlete’s body. When a racket hits a tennis ball, the body weight must be moved in the direction of impact.
Equipment:
- It is necessary to turn on the right foot, the approach begins and is carried out by the left.
- In forehand, the last step starts from the left foot.
- Swing - loop-shaped, made free sweeping movement.
- The blow is carried out with the whole body. At that time, the tennis player performs the movement of the body in the direction of the impact.
The kick in tennis on the right is easy to execute and natural for beginners. The strength and direction are easily regulated, for mastery the minimum quantity of hours of preparation is required.
Left kick (one-handed backhand, two-handed backhand)
According to the masters and professionals, the left punch in tennis is more effective and graceful compared to the right punch. A skilled adversary checks, first of all, the possession of a blow to the left. The reason for this is the complexity of the execution of this element. Not all masters have a well-placed and trained strike to the left.
Equipment:
- When preparing a strike on the left, you need to turn to the grid with your right side. Orient along the sideline.
- The main criterion is the choice of time for striking, the optimal moment is the distance of the outstretched arm.
- The racket must be brought back, transfer the weight from the left foot to the right and strike with a solid, single movement of the whole body.
Feature - the ability to perform effective torsion strike. To spin, it is necessary to place the racket parallel to the ground, strike the ball from the bottom up, diagonally. For the initial development, it is recommended to practice this element with two hands.
Submission (Service)
Serving is a key aspect of the game of tennis. The preparation stage is very important: assessment of the opponent’s movements, choice of the place of supply. The basis of a quality service is the correct throwing of the ball (60-70 cm upwards, 20 cm from the toe of the left foot).
Impact Technique:
- The strength and direction of feed depends on the position of the feet, the weight must be distributed evenly.
- When serving, you need to concentrate as much as possible.
Remember, when submitting, preparation time is unlimited.
Blow from the summer (volley)
Tennis kick from summer is carried out at a close distance from the net. The main criterion for successful mastery of this element is the athlete's speed and intuition. A hit is considered difficult to master and more demanding on the physical form of a tennis player compared to the rest. Mastering this element allows you to impose your game on your opponent, forcing him to leave in defense.
Impact Technique:
- Walley has a very short swing. Top twist is not used.
- The location of the racket has a higher position than when hitting from the back line.
Candle
Candle - situational blow in tennis. When executed, the ball goes high above the net. Used against tennis players practicing the frequent use of volley. In terms of execution technique, a strike is similar to forehand and backhand, the difference lies in the direction - forward and upward. Extremely effective twisted candle in a situation where the opponent goes to the Volley.
Impact Technique:
- The ball trajectory is quite vertical and goes high above the net.
- A poorly executed candle actually gives the opponent a won game.
One of the most difficult tricks, requiring long and hard training, is underestimated by novice players.
Smash
Smash is a tennis technique similar to serving. The development of this element should be addressed after a good mastery of the feed. The key feature of the strike is the independent choice of a place on the territory of the opponent. The mix is ​​very effective and quite simple to execute.
Equipment:
- The blow is made from the middle / at the net of the court. The position of the tennis player regarding the ball trajectory is very important.
- There is no back loop used for serving (the racket does not retract behind the back).
Beats in Table Tennis
The method of holding the racket (grip) in table tennis is presented in two categories: European (horizontal) and Asian (vertical).
Strikes can be made from two main positions - right and left at different distances. All of them are performed both in European acumen and in Asian. Strikes are divided into two categories: defensive and attacking.
Protective blows
Stand. Often referred to as a “block”. A kick is performed without imparting rotation to the ball; it is often carried out close to the point of impact of the ball and the table. The main objective of this protective element is to extinguish the rotation of the ball. Basic defensive technique, easy to learn.
Undercutting. This protective kick gives the ball a lower spin. Pruning is often used by athletes specializing in defensive strikes. The main goal is to catch the attacker on a mistake. There is a variety of this blow - washed down (short wrist movement with superstrong lower rotation).
A discount. A defensive strike with the position of a racket similar to pruning, but performed with a weak rotation in the upper plane. It is used against short cuts and short feeds with lower rotation. The main goal is to imitate clipping followed by an attack.
Cut A defensive blow, also giving the ball a lower spin, but very weak, is used as a trick for the subsequent use of a full trim or gash. Cutting is also used as a short feed with lower and side rotation.
Candle. As in tennis, a blow to the opponent’s back line with a good vertical rebound. A quality candle is made as close to the trailing edge of the opponent's table as possible, which makes it difficult to retaliate with an attack. It is performed without twisting or with minimal rotation. Folded due to direction accuracy.
Attack strikes
Roll forward. An attacking blow with a high speed of the ball, practically without rotation, or with a small upper rotation. It is used to dampen rotation, converting the energy of a swirling ball into speed, as well as finishing it. The fastest hit, but it quickly loses speed over long distances - it depends on the position of the opponent. The following variations are distinguished: reel to the right and reel to the left. The difference lies in the distribution of weight at the time of impact. The racket moves in an arc and performs the so-called ball break-in.
Smash. The main characteristics of this strike are power and lack of rotation. Used against any hit that causes the ball to rise above the net. Complicated due to the need for time on a swing. The mix is ​​applied with a powerful scope and with maximum force, the racket meets the ball at a small distance from the table. It is usually used as the final blow in case of an opponent’s mistake.
Top spin. Used as an attack as well as counterattack. Differs in super strong top rotation. It is currently a major hit. Due to giving super-strong rotation the trajectory of the ball changes - there is an effect of pressing to the table. Due to rotation, the ball at the moment of rebound acquires additional acceleration, which leads to bouncing below the level of the net.
High-quality reception of the top spin is possible if the ball was not sufficiently twisted. As a result of this, the reception of top spins is carried out by the counter top spin. Impact requires high coordination of movements and a high level of physical fitness. The blow is very biting, it dampens the spin of the ball by an opponent.
The top spin is difficult to master and is the main blow of professionals, as it gives a high tactical advantage due to positioning during a hit over the table. There are many variations of the top spin and counter top spin, differing in both speed and degree of twist. Thanks to the emergence of a top spin, table tennis has become the fastest game.
These are the main types of kicks in tennis and table tennis. In practice, upscale players use combined elements and different body positions to give the ball more speed or more rotation. Tennis players master and apply these strokes in the game only after they have mastered the basic types of strokes listed above. This is possible thanks to high technology and long, hard training.