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Drop Shot – The Weapon of Choice
With the game going to power, bigger and stronger players, the drop shot appeared to be the forgotten shot in tennis. At one point in his early career, even Roger Federer chose not to use this questionable tactic in his match play. Now, it is a signature shot for players like Murray, Federer and even [...]
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Racquet Mail: Defeating the Inside out Forehand
Racquet Mail: I have a question regarding how to counter the inside out forehand. I’m a 4.5-5.0 player with an all court game, with a two handed backhand. Lately, I have been having trouble with one high level opponent who grew up on clay courts. Typically, we rally a few strokes and then my opponent [...]
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Grips for Volleys
Choose the Correct Grip for Your Volley Here are 7 questions you might consider before you start: Is there 1 best grip? What is the experience status of the player – beginner, intermediate or advanced? What is the age of the player? What is the physical strength of the player? What are their aspirations as [...]
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A Handful of Strategy…
When you are involved in a match and need help deciding what to do, look to your hand for the answer. Make a fist and then follow these simple directions: P = In Play Stick up the thumb – the most important part of the hand which stands for “Get the ball in Play. D [...]
