LAWN TENNIS

1. Forehand and Backhand Strokes

Of all the different types of strokes and shots you'll learn in the game of tennis, you'll hit more forehand
and backhand strokes than anything else. Without taking the time to develop each of these critical
strokes, your game really can't even get off the ground. Practice working on every nuance of the entire
movement, from the backswing to the point of contact to the follow-through. Make forehand and
backhand strokes a regular part of your practice sessions, whether you're hitting around with a partner
or using a practice wall. You should work toward developing correct form and proper swing mechanics
for each stroke from virtually any position on the court.

2. The Serve

The serve is absolutely critical because it's the only point that you can fully initiate and control. There are
several small movements that work together to form a tennis serve, so you'll need to focus on perfecting
each of these movements until you're able to do them instinctively. Work on mastering the ball toss,
developing a consistent point of contact, and properly timing each movement. Once you've put them all
together, you can then work on sharpening the finer points of your technique.

3. Footwork

Tennis is a game that basically requires constant movement from the time the ball is served until the
point is won. Learning the basics of footwork such as the split-step and side shuffle will help you get
around efficiently on the court without wasting time or energy. Regularly incorporate footwork drills into
your basic training regimen so you can stay sharp and agile while on the court.

4. Anticipation

Some of the best players in the world are masters of anticipation; it almost seems as if they have a sixth
sense to know where the ball is going to be before it arrives, and they're already in position to respond
by the time it crosses over the net. This is developed through diligent practice and training the reflexes
to respond quickly to visual information. Play with a partner as much as possible, so you can work on
reading and interpreting their body language, which is a major key to developing anticipation skills.

5. Volleying

Volleying is a technique in which a player uses "short-punch" shots (e.g., little to no backswing) in order
to put pressure on the other opponent. Volleying is usually done close to the net, and is considered to be
an attack approach that keeps the other player on the defense. Work specifically on volley drills in your
practice sessions so that you can sharpen this critical element of your game.

Basic skills in Basketball

Dribbling
Top point guards dribble and control the ball as if it were on a string. Good technique is critical for a ball
handler. You should dribble with your fingertips rather than your palm. Dribble with your head up so you
can see the opposition and your teammates. Keep your body low and use your off-ball hand to help keep
your defender at bay. Work on dribbling with both hands, so you'll be as comfortable going to your left
or your right.

Passing

Great passers can see the whole court and anticipate where a teammate will go and what a defender will
do. Mastering the basics is the place to start. Develop a two-hand chest pass, bounce pass and overhead
pass so you can deliver the ball to your teammates in the best position for them to shoot or beat their
defender. Steve Nash or Derrick Rose can dazzle you with a behind-the-back or a no-look pass. But those
moves are not just for show; they provide a teammate the best chance to score.

Shooting

It's difficult to score if you can't shoot the ball effectively. As Better Basketball Coaching explains,
shooting is something of an art form, and some players, such as Kevin Durant and Ray Allen, have a
knack for it. But everyone can improve their shooting through proper technique and lots of practice.
Proper technique includes squaring your body up to the target, shooting the ball with your fingertips,
keeping your elbows from flying, putting backspin and arc on the shot and following through completely
after letting the ball fly.

Rebounding

Although it helps to be tall and have jumping ability, rebounding is a matter of desire as well as ability.
Charles Barkley was relatively small for a forward, but he was an outstanding rebounder. He had the
ability to determine where an errant shot was likely to fall, the willingness to crash the boards
relentlessly and the strength to block out taller opponents. Blocking out your opponent -- also called
boxing out -- is one of the keys to good rebounding. To do it effectively, maintain your concentration and
focus.

Defense

Even the best scorers go into shooting slumps. But you can always play good defense if you hustle and
understand both individual and team defense. When you are defending a player, keep you head lower
than his. Stay close enough to the offensive player to bother him -- but not so close he can blow by you
with one step. Know your opponent's tendencies so you can dictate the direction you want him to move.
Be aware of the other players on the court, so you can play help defense when a teammate loses his
man.

The six basic volleyball skills are passing, setting, spiking, blocking, digging, and serving. 1. Passing
Without this skill you won’t be able to play any match (even with your friends :P). It’s universal. You can
receive the ball with the bump, pass it to your teammate and sometimes play it over the net to the
opposing team.

2. Setting

It’s as basic skill as bumping. This passing technique let’s you move the ball in every direction on the
court, take high serve balls and most importantly set the ball for the attacker to spike.

3. Serving

Serve is the first thing with which you can try to win points and force your opponent to make mistakes .

On the recreational level if you know how to serve with precision and/or power you are going to gain
many point.

On the pro level without the powerful serve it is very hard for your team to defence as the opposing
team has no problem to bump the ball and then pass it to the attacker who will spike crushing your
defense.

4. Hitting (known also as Spiking)

Spike is the best skill :), but the hardest to learn. You must know how to jump very high, coordinate your
body movement with the ball trajectory and hit the ball so it ends inside the court.

5. Blocking

Block is your temporary wall made of your arms. When the opposing team spikes, your teammeates
jump near the net, extending their arms to block the ball. Happily it will bounce of and go straight down
to the court of the opponent.

Overall on the recreational level you basically need passing, setting and serving to play a decent game.

On the pro level you need all five plus additional sliding/ flying skill