John Mills, USPTA

• Keeping the ball in play.

• Hitting to their weakness (forehand vs. backhand / keeping them deep vs. drawing them to the net, etc.).

• Adding different spins (sidespin, topspin, slice, etc.).

• Changing the pace (slowing the ball down against the hardest hitters).

• Changing the height of the ball (not allowing them to hit at the same point of contact constantly).

• Changing their postion (hitting behind the player, away from where they are going).

• Forcing the big hitters to hit on the run.

• Forcing them to hit low percentage shots (down the alley, drop shot).

• Faking to poach or change position.
  
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  John Mills' experience includes four years as head pro at the Windemere Racquet & Swim Club, where he was responsible for organization of all tennis activities at the club. John also played college tennis at the University of Houston and has spent 20 years teaching tennis at the Memorial Park Tennis Center, the Pasadena Racquet Club, and as the head pro at the Bay Area Racquet Club.

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