Tell me the best place for recreational players to start off in singles or where to return to in a neutral situation. I used to play 3 to 6 feet behind the baseline as once taught to me in a clinic. Nowadays, I stand right at the baseline. It cuts down on movement requirements, but hard deep shots catch me by surprise. But I am getting used to "contracting" my body and turning sideways and getting back such balls also.
Is it better to stand at the baseline and get pushed back unconsciously as needed by the pace and depth of the ball? Or start back and move in as needed?
Simple answers (i.e. not full of exceptions depending on situation) are what I am looking for.
Is it better to stand at the baseline and get pushed back unconsciously as needed by the pace and depth of the ball? Or start back and move in as needed?
Simple answers (i.e. not full of exceptions depending on situation) are what I am looking for.