Category: Singles
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Signature moves: The Murray lob
If you spend any time watching the cream of the tennis crop, you’ll be aware that certain players have developed signature moves, or “calling cards”, to gain an advantage over the opposition. From Andy Murray’s pitch-perfect lob to Justine Henin’s finessed volley and Ernests Gulbis’ “soaring eagle” forehand, in our weekly signature moves series we’ll…
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Tip of the day: Sidestep slalom
The sidestep is a key weapon in a tennis player’s armoury. It allows you to get into position quickly and efficiently without turning your back on the action. That said, it may seem relatively simple to master, but it’s also very easy to trip over your own feet and see the ball whizz past. To help,…
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10 gifts for tennis players
Be it Christmas or a birthday, the dreaded “gift panic” can easily set in. Well, never fear: here at Tennis Talent we’ve drawn together a list of ten perfect gifts for the tennis player in your life. Moreover, we’ve tried to find the affordable gadgets, gizmos and accessories they probably won’t have already – not…
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The three best videos showing how to return a serve
It’s one of the most underrated shots in tennis, but the return of serve sets the tone for the rest of the point. It’s a different beast to a normal groundstroke and should be tailored according to the power, depth and spin of the serve. To help improve your technique, we’ve trawled through the murky waters…
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Tip of the day: The tweener
It’s a shot guaranteed to draw cheers and gasps from the crowd – hitting the ball between your legs while running away from the net, known as a “tweener”. The best of the best, including Andy Murray and Roger Federer, have all unleashed the tweener at some point during their career and you can too…
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Tutorial: Serve and volley
Much has been said about the decline of the good ol’ serve and volley, with many coaches and players alike saying it has been sidelined in the modern game as players become faster and more adept at returning topspin-heavy returns and passing shots. However, if carried out efficiently and at the right time, the serve…
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Tutorial: Drop shot
The drop shot is one of the most risky, cheeky and satisfying shots in tennis. However, there is a very fine line between leaving your opponent helplessly flailing towards the net and making yourself vulnerable to a winner. As many amateur players prefer to stand on the baseline, an effective drop shot is an excellent…
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Signature moves: The Nadal “banana shot”
If you spend any time watching the cream of the tennis crop, you’ll be aware that certain players have developed signature moves, or “calling cards”, to gain an advantage over the opposition. From Andy Murray’s pitch-perfect lob to Justine Henin’s finessed volley and Ernests Gulbis’ “soaring eagle” forehand, in our weekly signature moves series we’ll…
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The three best videos showing how to play an overhead smash
The smash is undoubtedly one of the most satisfying, and impressive, shots you can play. In an ideal world, it will quickly end the point when your opponent attempts a lob – leaving you to milk the applause. However, it’s also tricky to get right and can leave you out of position. We’ve tracked down…
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The four best videos showing how to play a forehand
The forehand is a tennis player’s bread and butter. It’s the shot you will use to both attack and defend, meaning it’s crucial that you have your technique nailed down. Needless to say, there’s a whole raft of, often contradictory, advice and tutorials on YouTube. We’ve tracked down four of the best videos so you…
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