The backhand is the side most players are uncomfortable with, for it involves execution of strokes on the weaker side. Unlike the forehand, which resembles the more natural throwing action, the ...

Dear Nick, I am a pretty solid player and play quite a few USTA tournaments. I can beat good players and get far in the draw, but the moment I play someone with a lot of power, I end up being ...

This tutorial explains the correct forehand and backhand grips, along with common grip mistakes and ways to correct them. It focuses on proper racket handling to improve control, comfort, and shot ...

The goal of professional sports has always been to win. Looking good while doing it? That's just a bonus for the gawkers and connoisseurs of bodily form in motion. In professional tennis, the "beauty ...

You may be stronger in forehand than backhand or vice versa, but you’ll find a need for both in most matches. Whether you’re playing tennis casually or you're a pro like in Red Bull’s Bassline ...

Dear Nick: I am a 4.0 player with a one-handed backhand. I mainly hit it with an Eastern backhand grip. When I face a hard hitter playing with tons of topspin, my form tends to fall apart and my ...

This ready-to-use lesson presentation introduces students to the fundamental badminton grips: the forehand grip and the backhand grip. Designed for PE teachers, this resource helps students understand ...

For 11 months, professional tennis exists largely as a hitting contest light on finesse. Then the grass season arrives in June, reaching its zenith at Wimbledon’s All England Club in the middle of ...

A proper backhand grip can improve control, accuracy, and consistency on the court. Learn the common grip mistakes players make and simple adjustments that can help refine backhand technique. #Badmint ...