The game of tennis might seem complicated for those new to it, but it can essentially be broken down into 8 basic shots. All 8 shots need to be mastered to excel and proceed to the higher levels of tennis. … Read More
The backhand is a very important shot in tennis. Without a good backhand, a tennis player cannot reasonably expect to go very far as a tournament or professional player. When we’re on court and a tennis ball is hit to … Read More
If you’ve been around tennis circles for enough time, you’ve probably heard the term “windshield wiper forehand”. For the past many years I’ve seen a lot of tennis videos on youtube talking about it – including my own! You may … Read More
The second serve in tennis is like a mystery to many club players. Sure, anyone can hit a slow second serve into the box with no spin, but I’m talking about a kick serve with pace and massive spin that … Read More
A tennis tie-breaker is played when the game score in a set is 6-6. At this point, players will engage in a 7-point tie-break to decide the set. This means the first player to reach 7 points wins the tie-breaker. … Read More
Tour level pros are playing longer into their careers than ever before. Are you curious to know who the oldest players in the top 100 of men’s tennis are? Well, we have the answers. We’ve listed the 10 oldest players … Read More
The lob is a very important shot in tennis. It is mostly used as a defensive shot but can also be used offensively. Every serious tennis player needs to learn the lob. When you’re in trouble on the tennis court, … Read More
The high shot in tennis is a ball hit above shoulder height. Most beginner and intermediate players struggle with hitting the high shot in tennis, even on the forehand side. If you can’t handle the high ball, then you’re always … Read More
How many of you know someone who’s been playing tennis for decades and they never improve? You may know quite a few people. And you may be one of them. As a coach and player who spends almost every day … Read More
For any level player, the serve is the most complicated shot in tennis. This is especially true for beginners. This is because the serve requires a complex series of movements executed with precision timing in a matter of seconds. It’s … Read More
