Kichchadi

Wii tennis

Tennis is my favorite of the 5 Wii Sports and that is even without having a second wiimote.

You start off just getting the timing right and playing with just the back court player. Soon you realize a few things:

• You can play with the net player if you swing your wiimote (racquet) just as the ball is passing him/her.
  
• Hit the ball early for cross court shots and late for down the line shots
  
• Hit the ball at the apex to get a fast serve
  
• Use a chopping action (like a Karate chop) to hit a low fast shot and with a top spin action to hit a lob. This is movement at the wrist rather than at the shoulder which is not like real tennis.
  
• As you (and your opponents) get better the only way to win will be to create sharp angles to drive the opponent (specially the back court player) into the corner and then hitting the return to the opposite side. Use either the net or back court player to set up and use the net player to hit the winner.
  
• Be prepared for superfast serves when receiving and also for fast returns of your superfast serves as you and your opponents get better.
  
• Beyond a 1000 points, the opposing net player starts coming more into play - be prepared for a reflex volleying battle with your net player or hit a lob using your back court player.
  
• It is possible to spin the ball but apparently this is does not confuse the computer player - have not figured out how to do this consistently. Read here for a description.
  
• Takes some courage to hit the sharp angled shots as there is increased risk of hitting outside the court. Keep practicing so you get comfortable. Also be patient, take your time to set up the winner.
  

Am looking forward to getting a second Wiimote so I can play with a human.