Hold your racquet with your dominant hand while your other hand holds your racquet at its throat. As the ball comes over the net and approaches your wing, open your shoulders by turning and taking the racquet back. Keep your legs shoulder width apart and comfortably bent. This is called the ready position.

Summary: Prepare for the shot.

Laser hair removal uses a laser beam to target and destroy dark hair follicles, leaving your skin nearly hairless. Look online for popular laser hair removal services in your area and look for reviews of the clinics offering them. Call to ask about possible treatments for removing your ear hair, and get pricing information so you can comparison-shop between clinics. Ask clinics what financing options they offer (e.g. monthly payments). Make sure that the laser hair removal is done by an experienced doctor with a relevant specialty, like dermatology or cosmetic surgery. Because laser hair removal works in sequence with your hair growth cycle, a specific schedule of treatments will have to be established for effective hair removal. Make time for 4-6 sessions, held about a month apart, which is the standard procedure for most patients. Note that given the small area that ear hair covers, ear hair removal sessions should last only a short time. To protect your skin and ensure the results of your laser treatments, avoid the sun for approximately 6 weeks before your first appointment. Getting a lot of sun can greatly increase the risk of skin lightening during treatment. Keep your ears protected by wearing a wide brimmed hat outdoors before and during your hair removal sessions, or by applying sunscreen with a high SPF to your ears.

Summary: Research clinics that offer laser hair removal. Set aside time for treatments. Protect your skin.

The hand jive becomes even more fun if you practice the movements to music. Usually the hand jive is performed to the following songs: "Willie and the Hand Jive," or "Born to Hand Jive." Both of these songs have been recorded by multiple different artists over the years. For example, the song "Born to Hand Jive" was popularized in the hit movie Grease. Although these songs are most commonly used for the hand jive, you can perform the dance moves to almost any song. Try choosing an upbeat song that you enjoy and see how it looks. Avoid slow ballads. The jive is supposed to be relatively quick and works best with songs that have a faster beat.

Summary: Choose a song.

More activity burns more calories. An active cat will lose weight much more effectively than a cat that never gets any exercise. In addition to the extra calories burnt, exercise for your cat will also reduce her appetite and increase her metabolic ratewhich can counter the slowed metabolism related to reduced-calorie diets. Engage in a game of chase by projecting a laser pointer on the ground and having your cat chase it. You can also use toys attached to string to play with your cat and get her burning calories. If you have trouble getting a lazy cat up and running, then try a catnip toy. Water is important in keeping your cat active as well as aiding metabolic function. As with people, drinking fluid can also assist in making your cat feel fuller while on a restricted diet. Ensure that you keep her water dish consistently clean and full. Like people, cats can eat out of boredom. Many cat owners make the mistake of providing attention mostly in the form of providing food and treats. Instead, spend more time playing with your cat and brushing her to cut down on potential boredom. Do not place all of your cat's food for the daywhether a diet formula or otherwiseout at one time for your cat to eat freely throughout the day. Cat's do better with controlled portions provided at intervals, so you should divide your cat's meals into two or three servings a day. You should cut back heavily on the amount of treats you're giving your cat since these amount to empty calories. Instead, use play, grooming, and other attention as positive reinforcement. Another behavioral strategy you can try is to get your cat to mimic hunting behavior. A feral cat living off mice makes a kill three to four times a day, and is used to having several small snacks throughout the day. To mimic hunting behavior, fill several small food bowls and hide them around the house. This will force your cat to go 'hunting' and exert some energy to try to find her food bowls. This faux hunting helps to engage your cat both physically and mentally. Another option is to use a play ball filled with food. These sort of balls require the cat to play with the ball and bat it around in order to make the kibble fall out.
Summary: Exercise your cat. Provide plenty of water. Entertain your cat. Provide a higher frequency of smaller meals. Reduce treats. Use your cat's hunting instincts.