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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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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.

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Stay sideways on the One-handed Backhand
Stay sideways on the One-handed Backhand
The use of the torso is very different on a forehand and on a backhand. Here is how the upper body works...
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Backhand Slice for Two-handed Players - Take the Left Arm Back
Backhand Slice for Two-handed Players - Take the Left Arm Back
Many two handed players have a hard time hitting an effective one handed slice because they are used...
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Backhand Slice - Open the Racquet Face on the Backswing
Backhand Slice - Open the Racquet Face on the Backswing
The best way to hit a backhand slice is to keep the racquet head open on the backswing, that is the strings...
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Backhand Slice - Keep Your Wrist Up
Backhand Slice - Keep Your Wrist Up
Keeping the wrist up will help you achieve a solid contact point on a backhand slice. Even though you...
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Backhand Slice - Control the Racquet-face at Contact
Backhand Slice - Control the Racquet-face at Contact
Many players believe that in order to hit a backhand slice, the racquet head has to be open at contact....
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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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Offensive and Defensive Lobs
Offensive and Defensive Lobs
A lob is an important shot in tennis and can win you many points. There are two types of lobs: The defensive...
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Hitting a Defensive Lob
Hitting a Defensive Lob
o hit an effective defensive lob use a very short backswing, get under the ball and hit straight up finishing...
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Hitting and Offensive Lob
Hitting and Offensive Lob
The most important aspect to hit an effective offensive lob is disguise. Ideally you need to be in an...
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The Off the Bounce Shot
The Off the Bounce Shot
Sometimes during a point you will be forced into a situation where you do not have time to back up and...
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The Dipping Shot
The Dipping Shot
The dipping shot is hit with a great deal of topspin, low over the net and short. It is used for passing...
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Hit Through on the Slice Backhand
Hit Through on the Slice Backhand
To hit a more effective slice backhand, make sure that you are hitting through the ball and not too steeply...
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Use Disguise on your Drop Shots
Use Disguise on your Drop Shots
The secret to an effective drop shot is not necessarily hitting it just over the net. More importantly...
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A Common Mistake When Lobbing
A Common Mistake When Lobbing
A common mistake when lobbing is to look up too early therefore missing the sweet spot on the racquet...
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Use Under Spin for a Good Drop Shot
Use Under Spin for a Good Drop Shot
Under spin will keep the ball from moving through the court and is an essential ingredient of an effective...
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The Correct Finish on the Slice Backhand
The Correct Finish on the Slice Backhand
On the slice backhand the racquet head will start open and should also finish open. Here is more on...
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How to use Rotation for a Better Two handed Backhand
How to use Rotation for a Better Two handed Backhand
A two handed backhand is much more effective when you involve the whole body. The clip will explain how...
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The Backswing on the Two-handed Backhand
The Backswing on the Two-handed Backhand
The clip will explain the two acceptable ways to take the racquet back on the two handed backhand: the...
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Catch the Ball Before it gets too High for a Solid backhand Slice
Catch the Ball Before it gets too High for a Solid backhand Slice
Ideally you should always avoid hitting the ball above your shoulders on the slice backhand. A very high...
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Hit a Better Slice by Controlling the Height of your Backswing
Hit a Better Slice by Controlling the Height of your Backswing
A common mistake when slicing the ball is hitting down on the ball. In order to hit a more penetrating...
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Step Forward to allow your Body to Rotate
Step Forward to allow your Body to Rotate
When hitting with a closed stance, keep your foot pointing forward to allow your body to rotate free...
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Point to your Target for a Better Two-Handed Backhand
Point to your Target for a Better Two-Handed Backhand
In order to hit a strong two-handed backhand, the racquet head needs to stay behind the ball longer....
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Learn to Generate more Topspin on your Two-Handed Backhand
Learn to Generate more Topspin on your Two-Handed Backhand
The forearm and wrist of the non dominant arm are responsible for accelerating the racquet head to generate...
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Keep your Shoulders Level on your Two-Handed Backhand
Keep your Shoulders Level on your Two-Handed Backhand
It is important to keep your shoulders level on your groundstrokes. Your shoulders should remain parallel...
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