Between the leg shots.. how!?

[VTL]

You know those between the leg shots that you see ferrerro and many other's do often? Anyone have any luck with that shot? If so, feel free to share the knowledge. Thanks

 

[kevhen]

Last time I tried, I lost my ability to have children. If you're not planning to have kids, then give it a shot. Spread your legs and swing the racquet between them as the ball comes through. Good luck!

 

[anton785]

I cannot execute this shot myself, but know a couple of people who can. From what I understand, you step over the ball and do not hit it when it is between your legs. Rather, as your back is to the net, the ball will be behind your back and in the "hole" that you create when you spread your legs. So just manipulate the swingpath of the racquet so that you can get the head of it between your legs, and hit the ball while it is "behind" you on the other side of your legs. (Note: really the ball is "in front" of you and "behind" you at the same time. what i am trying to say is that the ball is closer to the net than you are, so really it is behind your back since your back is to the net.)

 

[Bungalo Bill]

The following link takes you to a good website for tennis instruction. You might want to bookmark it for future reference.

http://newssearch.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/sa/tennis/skills/newsid_3413000/3413055.stm

The link above provides the answers you're looking for.

 

[Roforot]

Do you pronate before or after you crack your nuts?

just kidding

 

[mattlikovich]

I can do it. It took some practice. At first the ball would bounce a foot after I hit it. I use continental grip. Start with just hitting little lobs, REALLY LITTLE over your head and waiting for it to bounce and on its way down u hit it. Don't jump. I have never hit myself. Just practice u have to really get under it. I hope this helps. Try to hit it high as you can, and then control it.

 

[touchytennis]

if the ball isnt to spinny, high or fast, i simply just step from behind it, and give it a nice chop. whilst i chop it, i push forward towards the net abit, keeping the trajectory abit straighter.

 

[nyu]

It's not that difficult,but timing has to be perfect. You basically have to outrun the ball. Use a continental grip, run down the lob that went over your head, and time it so that you step over the ball and are actually hitting it with the racquet at an upward angle. Another important thing is to not jump or lunge.

 

[PHSTennis]

... Bryans did it 2 times today... fun... well dont you guys consider wearing a cup? I have a varsity match against a very easy school coming up... I plan to try it... will be fun.

 

[Hawaii 5.0]

Although I can not give a step by step tutorial I can give some tips that helped me learn it.When going over the ball with your body be sure to take a big step.So take small slow steps to track the ball and when you step over it take a big one and accelrate to get over it.One of the keys to the actual shot is to make sure to open the face to get the ball up and over the net.I remember years ago when I was a better athlete I hit a between the legs slicing drop shot after running down a lob.I didn't practice that one, but good luck with the regular shot since the dropper is the flashiest shot I've hit.