Loosen Your GripThe phrase “soft hands” in tennis doesn’t have anything to do with how smooth or rough your hands are. Having “soft hands” means having a loose grip on the racket. When you have adrenaline pumping after a strong volley, and you want to hit a drop shot at the net, it can be hard to […]
Rewrap your GripIt’s always a good idea to put fresh grip on your racket before a tennis match. Many players make the mistake of adding the thin sticky side to the bottom of the racket. This causes the sticky residue to build up, which leaves a bump on your racket and ruins your grip. Instead, start with […]
Serving GripMany recreational players bounce the ball on the ground before they serve. This isn’t the best habit to pick up, because the grip you have to bounce the ball is not the same as the grip you need to serve. To make your serve, you need a continental grip. Then, make sure your hand is […]
Volley GripWhen you hold a volley grip, you should start with a continental grip. Then spread your fingers, with your pointer finger about a fingers width apart from the others. This position allows your wrist to do the work for you. Don’t expect this to feel comfortable. If it does, you’re doing it wrong.
Start With a Backhand GripA good player tends to go after their opponent’s weaknesses. This is true even when serving. If your backhand is weaker than your forehand, start in a backhand grip when returning a serve. If the ball goes to your backhand, you’re all set and ready. If it doesn’t, you’ll never have trouble transitioning to a […]
How to Find Your GripsCan you find your grips without looking? Tennis is easier with the right grip. The right grip for the shot helps you effortlessly control the face of the racket and trajectory of the ball.
Loosen Your GripThe phrase “soft hands” in tennis doesn’t have anything to do with how smooth or rough your hands are. Having “soft hands” means having a loose grip on the racket. When you have adrenaline pumping after a strong volley, and you want to hit a drop shot at the net, it can be hard to […]
Rewrap your GripIt’s always a good idea to put fresh grip on your racket before a tennis match. Many players make the mistake of adding the thin sticky side to the bottom of the racket. This causes the sticky residue to build up, which leaves a bump on your racket and ruins your grip. Instead, start with […]
Serving GripMany recreational players bounce the ball on the ground before they serve. This isn’t the best habit to pick up, because the grip you have to bounce the ball is not the same as the grip you need to serve. To make your serve, you need a continental grip. Then, make sure your hand is […]
Volley GripWhen you hold a volley grip, you should start with a continental grip. Then spread your fingers, with your pointer finger about a fingers width apart from the others. This position allows your wrist to do the work for you. Don’t expect this to feel comfortable. If it does, you’re doing it wrong.
Start With a Backhand GripA good player tends to go after their opponent’s weaknesses. This is true even when serving. If your backhand is weaker than your forehand, start in a backhand grip when returning a serve. If the ball goes to your backhand, you’re all set and ready. If it doesn’t, you’ll never have trouble transitioning to a […]
How to Find Your GripsCan you find your grips without looking? Tennis is easier with the right grip. The right grip for the shot helps you effortlessly control the face of the racket and trajectory of the ball.