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E. Paul Roetert is the co-author of Tennis Anatomy. Here he discusses the four playing styles for tennis: serve & volley, all-court, retriever, and aggressive baseliner; training programs, how to prevent injuries, and more. Read more about Tennis Anatomy here.
Paul Roetert, current Human Kinetics author and former HK staff member, will become the Chief Executive Officer for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) beginning September 1, 2010. Dr. Roetert comes to AAHPERD after a 19-year career with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), where he was Managing Director of Player Development and Tournament Director of the US Open Junior Tennis Championships. Roetert has been honored with the ...
Most coaches categorize tennis players into four distinct playing styles, and according to Paul Roetert, the former managing director of the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA’s) Player Development Program, each style should dictate a player’s individual training regimen. For the all-court player, all shots require equal attention in training, and significant time should be spent on the transition game, training for shots that help the all-court player get to the net. Tennis Anatomy ...
Typically, a serve and volleyer moves forward 20 to 40 percent more than a counterpuncher or an aggressive baseliner and about 20 percent more than an all-court player. The all-court player looks to be aggressive when hitting groundstrokes but is also happy to follow aggressive shots to the net to finish points. The all-court player should regularly practice approach shots, such as a big forehand or slice backhand hit from half court, and follow each shot to the net.
