Improving the control of your tennis swing requires a combination of sturdy grip, fluid arm motion and proper equipment. According to retailer Dick's Sporting Goods, matching the right equipment to your skill level is the first step to improving the accuracy and strength of your swing. While most beginning players will opt for an oversized, pre-strung racket between 107 and 125 square inches to reduce their risk of missing shots, the extra surface area can inhibit your ability to direct the ball accurately. For best results, select a smaller racket to improve the control of your shots and practice a variety of grips and swings.
Step 1
Tighten your grip on the racket handle and slightly stiffen your wrist as you swing. Swing your racket so that the ball hits the direct middle of the netting at the exact angle you want to send the ball to the desired location and distance. Squeeze your fingers tightly on the racket handle as the ball comes into contact with the racket, increasing your control of the ball.
Step 2
Bend your elbow as the ball approaches and keep your upper arm still as you swing your forearm in a single, fluid motion toward the ball. Reduce the amount of sway in your swing by keeping your upper arm still until the ball makes contact with the racket.
Step 3
Adopt the Continental grip by placing the base knuckle of your index finger on the second bevel on the tennis racket handle, allowing for a straighter shot, "Tennis" magazine recommends. Swing through the ball by imagining that your target is 2 to 3 inches behind the actual ball, increasing the amount of power released during your arc.
Step 4
Practice hitting multiple shots at a single target to improve your hand-eye coordination and improve your ability to control your shots. Always aim for the "sweet spot" located in the direct center of your racket's netting, and focus your attention on your target to help direct your ball in that direction.
Step 1
Tighten your grip on the racket handle and slightly stiffen your wrist as you swing. Swing your racket so that the ball hits the direct middle of the netting at the exact angle you want to send the ball to the desired location and distance. Squeeze your fingers tightly on the racket handle as the ball comes into contact with the racket, increasing your control of the ball.
Step 2
Bend your elbow as the ball approaches and keep your upper arm still as you swing your forearm in a single, fluid motion toward the ball. Reduce the amount of sway in your swing by keeping your upper arm still until the ball makes contact with the racket.
Step 3
Adopt the Continental grip by placing the base knuckle of your index finger on the second bevel on the tennis racket handle, allowing for a straighter shot, "Tennis" magazine recommends. Swing through the ball by imagining that your target is 2 to 3 inches behind the actual ball, increasing the amount of power released during your arc.
Step 4
Practice hitting multiple shots at a single target to improve your hand-eye coordination and improve your ability to control your shots. Always aim for the "sweet spot" located in the direct center of your racket's netting, and focus your attention on your target to help direct your ball in that direction.
