Tennis ball launching machines began with a hand-cranked device patented by Rene Lacoste in the 1920s, which allowed for stroke repetitions. The first commercially viable machine was created by Bob McLure in 1970 using a vacuum cleaner motor, leading to the “Little Prince” and Prince Sports, Inc.
In modern times (ha ha ha), I think Lobster is the most well-known (?). Now comes the Slinger – my buddy got one. I find it useful betwenn my lessons: only very points that stick with me, unfortunately.
- 3 fingers
- closed face forehand
- mixed; volley
- forehand & spin or drop
- backhand
My left arm is still out of commission (coach said it was due to incorrect tossing…) but I need to have my dose of drug a.k.a. play some tennis: like practice my forehand and singlehand backhand.
topspin and backspin
Since I got back confidence of my forehand, on and off, I’ve been practicing it.
- the backspins: are they?
- the forehand: need to hit early
- the single hand backhand:
