Category: Tips
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Tip of the day: Warming down
It may seem incredibly basic, but you’d be surprised at the number of people who don’t warm down properly after playing. It’s always worth taking the time to look after your body and prevent those annoying aches and pains the morning after. In the video below, which comes courtesy of Go Moji, you’ll find a selection…
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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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Tip of the day: Doubles positioning
If you’re new to the world of doubles, it can be difficult learning to coordinate with your partner. It is, consequently, important to approach every point with a clear tactic and position in mind. In this tutorial, we’ll run through the three basic positions you should adopt after the serve: “two up”, “two back” and…
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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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Tip of the day: The serve toss
Serves can be made or broken by the height and speed of the toss. Here, in our first Tip of the Day, are a few simple steps to make sure you’re not left red-faced on the court. Keep your throwing arm as relaxed as possible. Imagine you’re tossing an egg – keep the ball on…
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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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