Left-Handed Tennis Players
Left-handed players have an advantage in tennis. The percentage of successful left-handed players seems to be disproportionately high. No one is used to playing left-handers, and few people enjoy the experience. Crucial shots seem to go to the left-handed player’s forehand. It can take a whole set or match to figure out their serves. If it makes you feel better, left-handed players also don’t like to play against left-handed players. Try these tactics to overcome the left-hander’s natural advantages:
• Regroove your strokes to avoid hitting to the left-handed player’s forehand side.
• From the right side, serve wide to the left-handed player’s backhand.
• Serve down the middle from the ad court.
• Realize that normal put-away shots might go to the left-handed player’s strength.
Tennis: Steps to Success Jim Brown, Camille Soulier