The evolution of Jannik Sinner’s service motion has been hailed as one of the big reasons for his rise to the top of the men’s game, yet his forehand is also a huge part of his success story and his ...
It was once considered a desperate shot, but experts say it can give players an edge. Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz use it. By Stuart Miller Tennis players commonly hit three types of backhands — ...
When you pick up a racquet, there are certain must-have shots. These are the primary strokes—forehand, backhand, serve, volley—that players develop in order to compete. Within those primary strokes ...
The squash shot may be a last-resort play, but it’s fun to unleash and spectacular to watch. Federer made it his own, but many other players, especially women, are adopting it. By Christopher Clarey ...
Watch almost any top-level tennis player hit a forehand, and you’ll notice something subtle but consistent—their off-hand isn’t just hanging around. It’s active, engaged and perfectly synchronized ...