Choosing the right tennis grip size is one of the simplest ways to improve your comfort and confidence on court. A grip that is too small can cause the racquet to twist in your hand and force you to squeeze the handle too tightly. A grip that is too largeContinue Reading
Every tennis shot falls into one of three categories: flat, topspin or slice. Although they may look similar to casual viewers, each type of shot behaves very differently. The amount of spin affects the ball’s flight, its bounce and how difficult it is for an opponent to return. Professional playersContinue Reading
Topspin is one of the most important concepts in modern tennis. If you’ve ever watched Rafael Nadal hit a forehand that curves sharply down into the court before bouncing high above his opponent’s shoulders, you’ve seen topspin in action. Nearly every professional player relies on topspin because it allows themContinue Reading
Slice is one of the most versatile shots in tennis. While modern tennis is dominated by topspin, every professional player relies on slice at different moments during a match. A well-executed slice can slow the pace of a rally, keep the ball low, force an opponent out of position orContinue Reading
Few topics in tennis generate more debate than the backhand. Should you learn a classic one-handed backhand like Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka? Or is the modern two-handed backhand, used by players like Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff, the smarter choice? The truth is that neither style isContinue Reading
Choosing the right backhand grip is just as important as choosing the right forehand grip. Whether you play with one hand or two, your grip influences the amount of topspin you can create, how easily you handle high balls, and how comfortable the stroke feels. Unlike the forehand, where playersContinue Reading
Bernard Tomic has won his first Challenger Tour title for 8 years, taking out the Lincoln 75 title in a very close final. He falls just short of moving back inside the top 200, but it’s great to see him back on the winners list. All five Challenger events lastContinue Reading
Another week, and another interesting set of winners on the ITF Tour. Three W75 events last week, and for all three winners, it was their biggest title of their career. Kayla Cross took out the Granby 75 event, pushing her back to the top 200. She defeated Sara Saito, whoContinue Reading
One of the first questions every new tennis player asks is: “Which forehand grip should I use?” It’s a great question because your grip has a huge influence on the way you hit the ball. A small adjustment in your hand position can completely change the angle of the racquetContinue Reading
If you’ve started learning tennis, you’ve probably heard coaches or commentators mention grips such as the Continental, Eastern, Semi-Western or Western grip. At first, these names can seem confusing. After all, they all involve holding the same racquet, so why does it matter where you place your hand? The answerContinue Reading
