How technology can improve your tennis groundstrokes

Your groundstrokes are the bread and butter of your tennis game. They’re the shots that:

  • Keep you in rallies

  • Set up winners

  • Pressure your opponents into making mistakes

If you want better results, start by improving your tennis groundstrokes.

Think about the Big 4 — Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, and Murray — they have all built their games on dominant groundstrokes.

Key Areas for Effective Groundstrokes

Effective groundstrokes in tennis come down to a few key areas:

  • Speed

  • Reliability

  • Depth

  • Accuracy

  • Spin

Be mindful when training and focus on these key areas. Let tennis technology enhance your training and improve your groundstrokes.


How Zenniz Helps You Improve Your Tennis Groundstrokes

Zenniz enhances your training in several ways:

  • Engaging Drills: Purposeful practice with Zenniz’s groundstroke drills that push you to improve on court.

  • Shot Analytics: Gain insights into your groundstrokes with metrics like speed, accuracy, and reliability.

  • Video Replay: Review your technique with HD video in normal speed or slow-motion.

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Groundstroke Drills by Zenniz

1-Minute Challenge

  • Objective: Hit as many shots as possible in one minute.

  • Forces you to take the ball early and maintain solid groundstrokes.

  • Key Tips:

    • Focus on movement for a high score.

    • Shorten your swing and keep the ball in play.

    • Try to hit the ball on the rise.

  • Expected Outcome: Your heart should be pounding after this drill!

Shot Practice

  • Ideal for any groundstroke drill, such as cross-court rallies.

  • Provides real-time feedback on:

    • Depth

    • Speed

    • Reliability

  • Goal Setting:

    • Aim for an average speed of over 90 km/h.

    • Maintain an average depth of over 8 meters.

  • Post-Drill Analysis:

    • Review analytics, placement, and other performance metrics.

Pro Tip: Focus on footwork! Movement and positioning are key to solid forehands and backhands. Before changing your swing, ensure your movement and positioning are on point.


Analytics & Video Replay

Beyond drills, Zenniz provides advanced analysis tools:

  • Shot Analytics:

    • Track your improvement over time.

    • Stay motivated with transparent data.

  • Video Replay:

    • Watch yourself in normal speed and slow-motion.

    • Identify areas for improvement.

Ask yourself:

  • Am I moving my feet enough?

  • Is my contact point far enough from my body?

  • Am I preparing for my shots early enough?

Many Zenniz users say: “Watching myself on video made me realize I don’t look like Federer quite as much as I do in my mind.” Yes, the video replay might reveal harsh truths, but that’s where real improvement starts!


Ready to Transform Your Tennis Groundstrokes with Tech?

With Zenniz, you can turn your on-court time into engaging training sessions. To improve your groundstrokes with technology, we recommend:

  1. Utilizing the 1-Minute Challenge

  2. Practicing with the Shot Practice Drill

  3. Analyzing the Shot Analytics

Track Your Progress:

  • Did your reliability improve from last session?

  • Are you hitting harder than a few months ago?

Stop guessing. Use transparent data to evaluate your performance objectively. Don’t let emotions cloud your judgment—trust the numbers!

Don’t miss out! Start using technology to improve your groundstrokes today!