The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-22
GOOD FORM IN TENNIS.

Suggestions to the Would Be Success
 full Player-A Game That Holds its
 Own.
 Although the popularity of golf may
 at some seasons push lawn tennis into
 the background, the latter game will
 always hold its place with those who
 have learned it's fascination. The
 class of tennis players, however must
 in some respects be a limited one, for
 only persons of vigorous constitution
 with no heart trouble, and fond of vio-
 lent exercise, should play the game
 Yet under these conditions it is most
 healthful pastime. Almost every mus
 cle of the body is brought into action
 by this sport, as one can testify who
 has experienced the lameness that set
 ties in arms, legs and body after the
 first attempts to play. This is a
 healthful sign, and soon passes with further exercise. When properly
 played this game Is most stimulating in its effects, and it is a matter of re- gret that so many women players do not reap the full benefit of the exer- else because of their careless or igno- rant method of play.
 Every one wants to become good player and the first essential in achieving this end is naturally a cor rect handling of the racquet. Many persons hold the racquet somewhat loosely, allowing the forefinger to lie stretched out on the broad side of the handle. This should never be done. Grip the racquet tightly and at the end, keeping it so for all but the back hand strokes across the body, In which the thumb may be slipped from it's surved crosswise position up along the handle.
 In serving, a long, swinging stroke with the arm, which deals the ball sharp blow and then lets the racquet follow the bail as long as possible, will give greatest speed to the ball. The proper stroke can accomplish more than mere strength of arm without skill, and as many women are lacking in strength, skill is all the more essen- tial
 The position of the body deserves ut most attention. If the player stands with feet well apart and body poised forward, she will gain greater force in striking, and be in readiness at any moment to spring forward to meet an incoming ball. The game never admits 1,,r o.1n1- np this alertneess or boise. The player who stands still at the side of a court after returning a ball and watches to see the effect of her stroke on the other side of the net is liable to lose the next point if her opponent places the halt we'll. Instead of this after each stroke cne's only safety in playing singles is in running back to the center of the court, to be ready to meet the ball in whatever side of the court it falls.
 In returning a ball, as in serving it. the same habit of swinging the rec tIuet, so that it follows behind the ball for an instant, secures the best results.
 It is hardly necessary to repeat the | oft heard warning to beginners to | watch the Ball at all times, hardly al- lowing ones self momentary glance edswhere while the play is going on
 The rapidity with which some small boys attain accuracy in returning balls | max have been a source of wonder to many young women who have played | more games than these youngsters. The secret lies in the persistence With W hich these little fellows practice by themselves, by batting the ball against a fence. or aeyen the side of house. This method is recommended by expert players, who are not above trying 1t on occasions. One should stand well back from the wall when practicing thus, and strike the ball continually against the wall, hitting it from the bound each time that it returns. The ball re- turns with such quick regularity that a good deal of practice may be put into } short space of time
 The costume worn most frequently on he court Is the short skirt, either oS vollen, or preferably of starched duck, which is less apt to interfere with the egs in running, and the shirt waist, which allows free play to the arms. The taunty light weight hats of white ,anyas worn by so many women thls summer are just the thing for tennis, md the regulation canvas shoes. with ubber soles, are always chosen as a natter of course-New York Tribune