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
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
Imagine this, a player hits a perfect, deep topspin forehand on a hard court, winning him a point. But when this player hits this exact same shot on grass, it sits up to be crushed. What do you think happened here? The player’s the same, their skill remains unchanged, theContinue Reading
By Joseph G, Founder, NOUS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED A clean contact is only half a successful stroke. The other half is the position the player creates for what happens next. Featured image. SpatialForm concept visual showing how athlete movement can be preserved as a continuous, reviewable sequence. Original visual provided byContinue Reading
Tennis is a sport of extreme dynamics. A single point can demand a rapid baseline sprint, a sudden deceleration, an explosive lateral cut, and a vertical leap at the net. While player focus is naturally on racquet position and ball trajectory, the mechanical foundation of every successful shot begins atContinue Reading
Every tennis player, from a complete beginner to a Grand Slam champion, starts with the same fundamental skill: learning how to hold the racquet correctly. It might seem like a small detail, but your grip influences every shot you hit. The way you hold the racquet affects your control, power,Continue Reading
You’ve probably heard the saying that there’s no ‘I’ in team, yet in doubles tennis, this tactic proves that idea can be bent in your favour. You’ve probably watched doubles for years, but never tried it in your own game. In this article, I’ll walk you through how the ‘I’Continue Reading
Whether you’re new to tennis or you’ve been watching the sport for years, you’ve probably come across some tennis phrases and terminology that aren’t used anywhere else. What exactly is a break point? Why do commentators talk about a bagel? What’s the difference between a volley and a half-volley? TennisContinue Reading
