Is there one two-handed backhand--or are there four? I had always believed that the two-handed backhand was the simplest shot in tennis, like a left handed forehand, but without all the confusing differences in grips and finishes. I've spent a...
Is the Step Step Rip your key to hit more winners? Picture this: you work the point and your opponent...
In general the returns in pro tennis are hit with less spin than the groundstrokes. In the first article on our study of spin rates using high speed cameras, we looked at the results for groundstrokes and the serve. This...
Even when momentum is totally with you, are there things you should do to keep it that way? In the first article we identified the 5 Stages of Momentum. (See Part 1.) Once we start to understand momentum, we see...
Good balance means a rhythmic, effortless swing with minimum effort. Balance is the key fundamental in almost every sport. In tennis, good balance results in a rhythmic and seemingly effortless swing. It allows you to achieve the maximum results with...
As in the backcourt, good movement at the net begins with the Initial Move on both the forehand and backhand volley. The Initial Move at the net is similar to the ground strokes. Let's look at the forehand first. Initial...
What's good and what needs to be better? This month we analyze the one-handed backhand of another early Tennisplayer.net subscriber, Andy Plunkett. Andy recently changed from two hands to one hand, and he reports that it feels much more natural...
Joachim Johannson. Will his huge serve lead to a breakthrough? It's a summer hardcourt tournament that brings out the celebrities in force. The history reaches back to the beginnings of the modern game. Past champions include virtually every legendary player...
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