Sega VirtuaTennis 3 061213 - Manual (Page 9)

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GAME EVENTS
As the World Tour progresses, a variety of different game events will take place.
Tennis Academy
The practical coaching you receive here will
improve your overall game. Clear each challenge to
increase your parameters and progress to a higher
level of training. Challenges include the following:
■ Groundstroke Practice: Hit a MAX power groundstroke
Anticipate the ball’s position and push the button early to hit the ball with
a bigger back swing that drives more power into your shot.
■ Serve and Volley Practice: Hit three volleys in a row
Get close to the net and hit the ball before it bounces to volley. The closer
you are to the net, the higher you can hit the ball and the more powerful
your volley will be.
■ Footwork Training: Hit five slice shots in a row
By pressing the slice button when you make a shot, you can hit a slow
but accurate slice shot.
COMPETITION
A wide selection of Singles, Doubles and Mixed
Doubles competitions are scheduled throughout
the year. The current ranking of the player
determines which competitions can be entered.
Partners are needed for the Doubles tournaments
and can be selected from the players list.
Please note that entry into a competition will occupy one week of the tour
schedule.
New Gear
Various accessories and items may be received as prizes, and from players,
sponsors, the coach, and the SPT Administration. These can be accessed
via Gear in the Home menu.
TRAINING
Two kinds of training are available during the World Tour – mini-games, each
with their own space on the World Tour Map, and the Tennis Academy which
is housed at a single location. Use the left stick to select a mini-game or the
Tennis Academy and press the
g S button to proceed. Note that one training
session or mini-game will occupy one week of the tour schedule.
Mini-Games
A variety of novel scenarios are available as mini-games which help increase
your player’s levels and game skills. As you advance, the games will
become more difficult, and the number of games available will increase.
Games available from the outset are introduced below.
BULLS EYE
Hit the center of the circle with the ball for the
highest score. This game is ideal for honing your
return volley skills and improving your aim.
PIN CRUSHER
Knock down the bowling pins with your serve.
This is a good exercise for practicing serving, aim,
and power moderation.
DRUM TOPPLE
Knock the red oil drums to the ground. Use this
exercise to help build powerful return strokes.
AVALANCHE
Catch the fruit, but keep out of the path of the
giant cascading tennis balls. Fast and careful
footwork is needed to succeed.
ALIEN ATTACK
Return the ball to destroy approaching aliens
before they reach the barricade. This exercise
helps build powerful and accurate return strokes.
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