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Technique

A solid technique is essential in tennis. This section will help you understand the most important technical aspects of each stroke.

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Essential and Fundamental Advice

In this section you will find simple but powerful advice that you can immediately apply to improve all aspects of the game.

Here some examples of advice to improve the serve, return and groundstrokes.

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In the Technique section, we dissect each stroke and provide you with detailed advice about every important aspect of each stroke.

In this video you will find examples of footwork, volley, lob and overhead advice.

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Recovery
Recovery
A common mistake on the court is to fail to recover immediately after hitting the shot. The following...
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Working on Recovering Efficiently
Working on Recovering Efficiently
Stopping your momentum and recovering in one fluid efficient movement pattern is one of the most important...
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Working on the Split Step
Working on the Split Step
Here is a good progression to work on the split step, starting with throwing and catching and then incorporating...
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The Forehand Contact Point
The Forehand Contact Point
One of the most common mistakes is to hit the ball late. Catching the ball in front of the body is the...
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Forehand: Open Stance vs Closed Stance
Forehand: Open Stance vs Closed Stance
The open stance allows for more rotation of the trunk and therefore more power. The closed stance keeps...
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The Forehand Stance
The Forehand Stance
Players should feel comfortable hitting with open and closed stances but should avoid stepping acros...
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Forehand Grips
Forehand Grips
The first step to a solid technique is learning to hold the racquet correctly. The three forehand grips...
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Do not Fight your Body Momentum
Do not Fight your Body Momentum
When hitting a forehand make sure you finish your shot before recovering.
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Keep your Forehand Backswing Compact
Keep your Forehand Backswing Compact
Keep the backswing simple when hitting a forehand by rotating the upper body. Do not use your arm to...
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Control your Racquet Face on the Backswing
Control your Racquet Face on the Backswing
Having the racquet face in the right position during your backswing will help you reach the ideal contact...
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The Correct use of the Wrist on the Topspin Forehand
The Correct use of the Wrist on the Topspin Forehand
A common mistake at the club level is to lock the wrist when hitting a forehand and swinging from the...
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The Importance of the Wrist on The Forehand Drive
The Importance of the Wrist on The Forehand Drive
The wrist plays a very important role on the forehand groundstroke. It allows you to make contact in...
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The Use of the Non-Dominant Arm on the Forehand
The Use of the Non-Dominant Arm on the Forehand
The non-dominant arm is very important on the forehand. It provides balance and it allows the shoulders...
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The Correct Use of the Forearm on the Forehand
The Correct Use of the Forearm on the Forehand
The forearm is a very important part of the swing on the forehand. Spin and acceleration depend on the...
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Keep your Forehand Backswing Compact
How Long Should the Forehand Backswing be?
Will a longer backswing help you generate more power? Will you lose control? How long is too long? Let's...
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Control your Racquet Face on the Backswing
Keep your Backswing Simple for a Better Forehand
Ideally you want to line up the strings behind the ball in your forehand backswing. The less the racquet...
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Use Figure 8 Swings to Understand How to Swing More Efficiently
Use Figure 8 Swings to Understand How to Swing More Efficiently
Many players tend to force the racquet instead of swinging it. Here is a great exercise using figure...
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Forehand Finish - Use the Elbow as Guideline
Forehand Finish - Use the Elbow as Guideline
A solid forehand uses the whole body and a loose arm. A common mistake is to swing only with the forearm...
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How to Return a Deep Lob that Gets Over your Head
How to Return a Deep Lob that Gets Over your Head
Ideally you should always try to hit an overhead when the opponent lobs. However, there are times when...
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Keep the Head Still!
Keep the Head Still!
A common mistake on groundstrokes is to pull away from the shot as you swing. This always starts with...
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Forehand Closed Stance (back view)
Forehand Closed Stance (back view)
The forehand from the lateral position occurs in competition tennis in special situations. One of these...
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The Role of the Non-Dominant Hand on a Slice Backhand
The Role of the Non-Dominant Hand on a Slice Backhand
The non-dominant hand plays a very important role on a slice backhand. It helps stabilize the racquet...
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How to stabilize the Body on a One-handed Slice Backhand
How to stabilize the Body on a One-handed Slice Backhand
A common mistake on the one-handed slice backhand is opening the body too early. This is especially common...
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The Best Grip for a One-Handed Slice Backhand
The Best Grip for a One-Handed Slice Backhand
The Clip discusses the best grip to use to hit an effective one-handed slice backhand.
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