The serve is the only shot in tennis you control completely. Nobody hits the ball to you, nobody rushes you. That makes it the shot where practice pays off most, and the one where small technical faults repeat themselves every single point. Start with the continental grip Most recreational players who struggle with the serve … Read more
Your grip decides the angle of the racquet face at contact, and therefore how easy it is to hit topspin, flat drives, slices or volleys. There is no single best grip, but each shot has one or two that work well. Finding the bevels A racquet handle has eight sides, called bevels. For a right-hander … Read more
Racquet marketing promises more power, more spin and more control all at once. In reality, every specification involves a trade-off. Understanding the main ones helps you pick a racquet that fits your level and style. Head size Larger heads (about 105 to 110 square inches) offer a bigger sweet spot and more power, which suits … Read more
For most players, the forehand is the main weapon. Power on this side does not come from swinging harder with the arm; it comes from rotating the body, letting the racquet lag behind, and hitting the ball in the right place with enough topspin to keep it in. Choose a grip that suits topspin The … Read more
