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An Overview of The Different Types of Tennis Shots

05 Mar 2019/4 Comments

In tennis, there are a wide variety of tennis shots that can be used to keep the ball in play. Whether you want to play competitively or just for fun, gaining a full understanding of the different types of tennis shots can be helpful and informative.

It can also provide you a framework for understanding which strokes and tennis shots you might want to work on. This way when you step out on the court with a friend or tennis instructor you can get the most out of your time.

3 Types of Tennis Serves: Flat, Slice, and Kick

16 Aug 2018/Start the Conversation

If you’re looking to develop an effective serve that’s a weapon, then it’s crucial to understand and learn how to execute the three different types of tennis serves.

If you’re not familiar, the three primary types of tennis serves include the following – click any of these links to jump straight to that section.

Tennis Serve Toss: Technique, Tips & Drills for Perfection

11 Aug 2018/Start the Conversation

The tennis serve ball toss is easily the most underrated motion of the tennis serve that can either be an asset or wreak havoc on your game.

In this article, we’re going to do an in-depth look the tennis serve toss and provide you with everything you need to develop or improve your ball toss.

Tennis Serve Trophy Pose: A Step-by-step Guide

06 Aug 2018/Start the Conversation

The trophy pose or position is a simple yet effective technique you can use to develop and improve your serve. If you’re just getting started with learning how to serve you may want to check out our article on the tennis serve stance before you read this article.

Ensuring you start with the correct serve stance will help set you up for a more effective trophy pose and therefore serve.

The World's Fastest Men's and Women's Tennis Serves Ever Recorded

The World’s Fastest Men’s & Women’s Tennis Serves Ever Recorded

30 Apr 2018/Start the Conversation

While the fastest tennis serves don’t guarantee success on the court, they can serve as a useful weapon, and at the very least they’re incredibly fun to watch.

In this article, we’ve rounded up the world’s fastest men’s and women’s tennis serves recorded throughout history along with some of the fastest serves hit by some of the games most popular players.

Tennis Ball

18 Nov 2017/Start the Conversation

Ball (noun) [bawl]

Definition of a Ball in Tennis

A small hollow object made of rubber, covered in fluorescent yellow felt and pressurized so that it bounces.

Bye In Tennis

18 Nov 2017/Start the Conversation

Bye (noun) [bahy]

Definition of a Bye in Tennis

The automatic advancement of a seeded singles player or doubles team from one round to the next without having to compete against an opponent.

Tennis Backswing

15 Nov 2017/Start the Conversation

Backswing (noun) [bak-swing]

Definition of a Backswing in Tennis

The backward motion of a swing that moves the tennis racquet into position in preparation to swing forward and strike the ball.

Bagel In Tennis

15 Nov 2017/Start the Conversation

Bagel (noun) [bey-guh l]

Definition of a Bagel

A set where the ending score is 6-0.

Approach Shot in Tennis

15 Nov 2017/Start the Conversation

Approach Shot (noun) [uh–prohch shot]

Definition of the Approach Shot

An offensive shot that allows a tennis player to transition from the baseline to the net hitting either a forehand or a backhand. Also, referred to as an approach.

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