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How To Take Advantage Of The Hard Tennis Surface

February 4, 2010 by

I’ve been fortunate enough to have played on every surface of tennis court during my life, and I appreciate them all. Each of the types of courts has its differences, some of which are good and some of which may work against you as a player.

The most popular surface in the world at the moment is the hard court. This is typically a green or blue court with painted lines and a concrete surface. You’ve likely seen it at the US Open and many other events.

As each court type has its own unique traits, I’d like to discuss some of the nuances of hard courts and the right strategies to deploy when playing on this surface. Let’s take a look at some.

The first thing you should know before you learn the hard way is that hard courts cause the ball to bounce really quickly off the surface. The ball almost even skids. As a result, hard hit shots, most notably serves, will be difficult to handle.

As far as baseline play goes, hard courts don’t really work for or against people with this strategy. This is a good thing in many regards, as it won’t ruin your chances of winning a match should you choose to stay back. Hard hitting can be an asset here.

If you’re a fast runner, you won’t be as well off as you will be when playing on clay. Since the ball moves quickly, you’ll have a harder time tracking down balls.

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A fast runner still has an advantage on hard courts, though, especially if he or she hits shots with a fair bit of power on them. The combination of these two assets will give your opponent a lot of difficulty against you in a match.

As far as net play goes, some of the best volleyers in the world have had great success on hard courts. This is because of the fact that a serve and volley strategy is a terrific way to take full advantage of this surface.

In light of the above, develop a strategy on these courts that lends itself well to your game. Most of all, have some fun in the process.

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