Sega 061213 manual Training, Competition, Game Events

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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 Sgbutton 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.

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.

GAME EVENTS

As the World Tour progresses, a variety of different game events will take place.

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.

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