Racket Drop on the Serve: What It Is and How to Fix It
A deep racket drop is where serve power comes from. Learn what it is, why most rec players have a shallow one (“waiter’s tray”), and 3 fixes.
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How To Return Big Serves In Tennis (A Step‑By‑Step Guide)
If you’ve ever stood across the net from a big server and felt helpless, this guide is for you. We’ll walk through everything a beginner needs to
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Why Your Volleys Pop Up In Tennis (And How To Fix Them)
A good volley requires excellent body control and positioning, and when those break down, the ball flies up instead of forward.
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How to Choose A Tennis Racquet | Size & Grip Buyers Guide
There are a million options. They all look slick. They’re loaded with buzzwords like “aerodynamic beam” and “pro tour stiffness.” But what really matters is what the racquet can do for you. The racquet you swing with has a massive impact on how you play. The right one can unlock control, confidence, and effortless power. …
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Game, Set, Match: A guide to Keeping Score in Tennis
Key Takeaways Why Tennis Scoring Feels Weird (But Isn’t) Tennis scoring works in four layers: players win points to win a game, games to win a set, and sets to win a match, with a unique point sequence inside each game that uses love, 15, 30, and 40 instead of counting by ones. It traces…
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How to Heal & Prevent Tennis Elbow (Exercises & Technique)
This article is for players who want to relieve pain, heal quickly, and prevent tennis elbow from coming back. What Is Tennis Elbow And Why Do You Have It? Tennis elbow, or “lateral epicondylitis” is a gnarly little overuse injury that messes with the tendons on the outside of your elbow. Those tendons? They’re responsible…
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How To Hold A Tennis Racquet: Grips (Forehand & Backhand)
Still using the ‘frying pan’ grip on your serve? That might be why your ball floats like a beachball and why your opponents are feasting on second serves like it’s Sunday brunch. Something I see way too often: players who think they’re struggling with power or consistency… when really, their grip is the silent saboteur. …
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How To Serve In Tennis: Step-By-Step For Beginners
Ever feel like your serve has a parachute attached to it? You toss the ball up, swing with all your might… and it floats over like a wounded butterfly—if it makes it in at all. The serve is downright frustrating when you’re just starting out. And if you’re like most beginners, you’re wondering why something…
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How To Hit a Heavy Forehand With Topspin (Effortless and Lands Deep)
Let me guess, you’ve tried to hit with topspin before, right? You swing harder, hope for that magical kick off the court… and then thud, your ball dies in the net. Or worse, it floats short and gives your opponent a juicy sitter they slap for a winner. And when you do try to rip…
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