2nd session Beginner Tennis Thinking of how to hit the ball

The goal: hit ball across net

from the Book, Play Better Tennis in Two Hours, there are three options
1: life ball over net by upward pull of racket
2: angle racket face Slightly upwards
3: use lifting and angling

Note: bend arm on impact


Step 1: Imagine the flight of ball when you hit
What happen to fast ball? Drop with less arc
What happen to slow ball? Drop down steep before and after

Step 2: practice hitting the ball
A. Forward arm motion
B. Forward arm motion, angled racket
C. Forward and upward

Observe ball speed and angle

Step 3: learn what is TOP spin

Watch players and not ball