New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
GOOD FORM IN TENNIS.
SUGGESTIONS TO THE WOULD BE sue
CESSFUL. PLAYER-A GAME THAT
HOLDS ITS OWN.

Although the popularity # golf may at some
seasons push lawn tennis into the background the
latter game will always hold its place with those
who have learned its fascination. The class OF
tennis players however. must In some respects he
a limited one for only persons of vigorous con-
sttutlon. with heart trouble. and fond of Vio-
lent exercise. should play the game. Yet under
these conditions ii is a healthful pastme
Almost every muscle of the body IS brought into
action by this sport. testify who has
experienced the lameness that settles In arms
legs and body after the first attempts 10 play
This is "A heathful sign. and soon passes with fur
tner exercise. When properly played thls game Is
stimulatlng in its effects. and it Is IA matter
OF regret that so many women players DO not reap
the fun benefit of TIE exercise because CT thtlE
careless or ignorant method of play
Every one wants to become good player and
the first essential In achieving this end is natu-
rally a handling of the racquet. Many
persons hold the racquet somewhat loosely. allow
ing the forelnger lie stretched out ON the broad
side of the handle. This should never be Gone.
Grip the racquet tightly and at Tie end keeping it
so for all br; the backhand strokes across the
body in which the thumb may be slipped from its
curved crosswise position up along the handle.
In serving a long. swinging stroke with the
arm which deals the ball sharp blow and then
let's the racquet follow the ball long possible.
VIII give greatest speed to the ball The proper
stroke can accomplish more than mere strength Of
without skill and, many women are lack
ing In strength, skill IS all the more essential
The position Of the body deserves utmost atten-
ton II the player stands with feet well apart
and body poised forward. she Will gain greater
force In striking. and be I'm readiness at any mo-
meut 10 spring forward TO meet onco.ning ball.
The game never admits OF a moments laggng
relaxation of this alertness poise. The player
who stands stil at the side OF after return
ing a hall and watches to the effect OF her
stroke the other side of the is LA BILE lose
the next point If her opponent places ball well
Instead of this after each stroke ones only safety
IN playing singles is In running back TO the centre
of the court, 10 be ready TO meet the ball In what
side OF the court II falls.
In returning ball. in serving IL. the
ha bit OF swinging the racquet. that II follows
behind the ball for an instant secures the best
/ results.
1t is hardly necessary TO repeat the Oft heard
warning 10 beginners watch the ball at all
times. hardly allowing One's self momentary
glance elsewhere while the play Is going
The rapidty with which small boys attain
accuracy In returning balls may have been a
played more games than these youngsters. The
lies in the persistence with which little
fellows practise by Themselves. by batting the ball
against fence. even the side OF a house. This
method Is recommended by expert players. who
are not above trying II occasions. One should
thus. and strike the ball continually against the
wall. hitting II from the bound each time that It
returns. The ball returns with such quick regu-
larty that good deal OF practice may he put into
a short space OF time.
| The costume most frequently the
s TIE short skirt. either OF woo!en. preferably
OF starched duck. which Is less apt to interfere
| with the legs iE running, and the shirt waist
which allows free play TO the arms. The taunty
light weight hats Of white canvas worn by so many