There is a wealth of tennis instruction books available that teach you how to hit each stroke properly. This is not one of them.

Instead, it assumes you have a fundamental understanding of basic stroke production and are currently playing recreational tennis for fun and exercise.

If you are among this group, this booklet is for you. It shares what I hope are some valuable tips on:

• Stroke selection

• Playing strategy

• Court position

• Court movement

Collectively they are aimed at helping you:

• serve more effectively

• play with more confidence

• make fewer unforced errors

• stay in the point longer

• approach the net more effectively

• successfully poach

• intimidate your opponent(s)

• bring out the best in your doubles partner.

I trust they will introduce some playing fundamentals and suggestions that will be of value each time you get on the court and ultimately enable you to:

• win more points, and

• have more fun.

So, let’s get started with Chapter 1: Make the Court Your Friend.