Slow Tennis Courts
Adjusting to a slow court is easier than adjusting to a fast court. On slow, rough courts, the ball slows down and bounces higher than it does on fast courts. Instead of having less time to prepare for shots, you will have more than enough time on a slow court. You won’t be able to put shots away as easily, and you may become impatient because the points last longer. Retrievers love these courts, and power players detest them. Everyone can win a few more points by trying these slow-court tactics:
If you are comfortable with them, use Western and semi-Western grips on high-bouncing groundstrokes.
Use a bigger backswing to generate power.
Hit with topspin to create high bounces.
Rely more on serve placement and spin than on power.
Be selective about when to advance to the net. Your opponent will have more time to hit a shot.
Do not underestimate the retriever on a slow court.
Improve your physical stamina.
Be more deliberate than on fast courts.
Be patient.
Expect long rallies.
Tennis: Steps to Success Jim Brown,Camille Soulier