A. Ground strokes=All shots hit from the baselines off the bounce
of the ball.

B. Volleys=Shots hit while the ball is in flight through the air,
previous to its bound.

The Service=The method of putting the ball in play.

The Drive=A ground stroke hit with a flat racquet face and
carrying top spin.

The Chop=An undercut ground stroke is the general definition of a
chop. The slice and chop are so closely related that, except in
stroke analysis, they may be called chop.

Stop Volley=Blocking a hall short in its flight.

Half Volley or Trap Shot=A pick up.

The Smash=Hitting on the full any overhead ball.

The Lob=Hitting the ball in a high parabola.

3. TWIST ON THE BALL.

Top Spin=The ball spins towards the ground and in the direction
of its flight.

Chop, Cut, or Drag=The ball spins upwards from the ground and
against the line of flight. This is slightly deviated in the