As soon as you understand that you'll be returning with a two-handed backhand, get into position by turning your body perpendicular to your opponent. If you're right-handed, you will have your right foot forward and vice versa for left-handed players. A two-handed grip is essentially a continental grip with your dominant hand combined with a semi-Western forehand grip with your non-dominant hand. For players unfamiliar with the various grips, hold your racket looking at the bottom of the pommel with the racket face vertical. Each flat surface on the octagonal grip is a numbered bevel. Start with one on top and and number each bevel clockwise until you get to eight (which is closer to what would be 11 o'clock on a clock face). For this grip place the base knuckle of your index finger on bevel two with the center palm of the hand on bevel one. With your left hand above your right, place both the base index knuckle a palm over bevel seven. Mirror this grip for left-handed players. Keep enough bend in your elbows so that the racket face is higher in position than your hands. If you have it racket outstretched too far, then you're going to steal power away from the swing. You'll transfer power from your back leg to your front leg as you move through your swing, so ensure that you have planted your leg to start. This will be reversed for left-handed players.

Summary: Turn your body perpendicular to your opponent. Position your hands in a two-handed grip. Keep the racket face above your hands. Plant your right foot forward.

If you have a college, university, or language school in your area, odds are they have organizations you may be able to get involved in. You'll meet other people just like you who are just looking to better their skills. Before you start conversing, you'll be well off if you know the basics: Numbers (1-100) Time (numbers 1-59 plus o'clock, past, and till) Days of the week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Introductory phrases Hello! My name is... How are you? How old are you? I'm X years old. What do you like? I like... How is your family? As always, YouTube is a great resource for knowledge and information. There are hundreds of videos dedicated to ESL learners that keep a steady pace and are all about expanding vocabulary and grammar. You don't have to limit yourself to ESL videos. As long as it's in English, if it's a topic you enjoy, you may find it useful. Try to find videos that have captions so you can read along. Many music videos have lyrics with them, making it easier to follow and keep up. Turn the captions on (if you have to) and tune into a popular English show or the news. Though you may not be able to catch most of what they're saying, the more you study, the more you'll understand and the more you'll be able to notice your progress. Podcasts are good sources, too. Keep in mind that when you're listening, each speaker has an accent. Some speakers will be easier to understand than others. If you're interested in American English, listen to American speakers. For British English, stick to European programs. People speak English all over the world and there are hundreds of variable accents. This is good news for you! Regardless of your accent (in general), most native speakers will be able to understand you. Since English comes in so many varieties, native speakers' ears are used to the differences.

Summary: Join a conversation group. Watch videos. Listen to English programs.

Invite a discussion (both during and after the initial talk) about what your children are thinking and feeling in response to the news. Keep in mind that this will not be one single conversation, but rather an ongoing discussion. You might say to one child, "You've been very quiet over the past few days. I can imagine that this is all very confusing. I want you to know that you can talk about what you're feeling. I'm here to listen." Although you might approach the initial conversation as a unified front, it's easy to drop your guard and start pulling the children into conflict. Avoid this by setting clear boundaries with your spouse. Agree to not discuss one another with the children, or question what's happening in the other's household. Keep contact to a minimal when dropping off and picking up. Resist the urge to send messages through the kids. Communicate through written messages like an email or a text message. The reality of a separation can be a lot to handle as a child. Try your best to maintain some semblance of normalcy by keeping to the kid's usual routines as much as possible. Try to follow the same homework and bedtime schedule across households. And, set the same (or similar) limits and guidelines. . Coping with a separation can be hard for all involved. It may be wise to seek the support and guidance of a marriage and family therapist during this time. Such a professional can offer emotional support to the parents and the children. They can also offer direction about how to navigate your new reality. Don't be afraid to ask your therapist any questions you may have. They can also give you feedback on your plans for custody, visitation, and life after separation.

Summary: Encourage them to talk about their feelings. Keep them out of the marital squabbles. Maintain their schedule. Consider family therapy

Depending on what you were doing with your hands before you remove your mask, you may need to wash your hands. Or you may need to remove medical gloves, wash your hands, then remove the mask. In general, remove the mask by only touching the edges, straps, loops, ties or bands. Do not touch the front portion of the mask which may be contaminated. Ear Loops Use your hands to hold the ear loops and remove them from around each ear. Ties/Straps Use your hands to untie the bottom straps first, then untie the top straps. Remove the mask while holding onto the top ties. Bands Use your hands to bring the bottom elastic band up and over your head, then use your hands to do the same with the top elastic band. Remove the mask from your face while holding the top elastic band. Medical masks are designed to only be used once. Therefore when you take the mask off, place it in the trash immediately. In medical settings there is most likely a garbage bin specifically for biohazardous items like used masks and gloves. In a non-medical setting where the mask could be contaminated, place the mask by itself inside a plastic bag. Tie the plastic bag closed and then throw the plastic bag in the garbage bin. Once you've disposed of the mask safely, wash your hands once more to ensure they're clean and didn't get contaminated by touching the dirty mask.
Summary: Clean your hands. Remove the mask carefully. Dispose of your mask safely. Wash your hands again.