Tag: forehand
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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 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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