The serve in tennis is one of the most powerful weapons a player can possess. There are many outstanding servers, often referred to as “serve-bots,” currently on tour, but the player widely regarded as having the best serve of his generation was John Isner, who retired at the 2023 US Open. So which players have …
Tennis is an exciting and dynamic sport full of intensity and action. However, to truly enjoy the game, it is important to understand how the scoring system works. In this article, we will explain the tennis scoring system and everything you need to know about it. The goal is to present the rules and key …
Anxiety is one of the biggest factors that can negatively affect performance in a tennis or padel match. The main reason we feel anxious is because we care deeply about the result and do not want to lose. To some extent, anxiety keeps us alert, focused, and motivated to avoid mistakes. However, when it becomes …
Padel is a sport that combines elements of tennis and squash and is played on a specially designed court. Like all sports, padel has specific rules that must be followed to ensure fair play and smooth game flow. Below, we explore the basic rules of padel. How is padel played? Padel is played by two …
The most common shots in padel are the forehand and the backhand. In padel, these shots are slightly different compared to tennis. The forehand is played from your dominant side, right side for right-handed players, while the backhand is played from the opposite side, left side for right-handed players. In this short article, you will …
Every point in padel starts with a serve. Unlike tennis, the padel serve is played underhand, not overhead. So what is the correct technique for the padel serve? Below are three simple steps to help you learn how to serve in padel. 1. Starting position for the serve How should you position yourself on the …
The slice serve is a type of serve that adds sidespin to the ball, causing it to curve to the right or left after the bounce. Unlike the flat serve, the slice serve relies more on spin than on raw power. For right-handed players, the slice serve can open up the court when serving from …
The backhand is often considered the weaker groundstroke compared to the forehand. However, having a solid and reliable backhand is just as important for your overall game. Today, we will look at five common backhand mistakes that may be holding you back. 1. Incorrect backhand grip One of the most common mistakes is using the …
As we have mentioned in previous articles, for most players the forehand is their strongest shot. There are, however, two main types of forehand: the topspin forehand and the flat forehand. In this article, we will look at the differences between the two, their advantages and disadvantages, and which one might be better for your …
The forehand is considered by many players to be the strongest and most effective groundstroke compared to the backhand. We have already talked about forehand technique, so let’s now look at the five most common mistakes players make on the forehand that can hold their game back. 1. “Wrong” forehand grip Although we do not …
