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 …
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 …
What Is the Backhand in Tennis? As we have mentioned before, in tennis there are two basic groundstrokes: the forehand and the backhand. The backhand is usually executed with both hands from the non-dominant side of the body (left side for right-handed players, and vice versa). There is also the one-handed backhand, which we will …
Along with skills, mental strength, and equipment, tennis grips have always been a crucial factor in a player’s development. How and where a player holds the racket has a major impact on their overall game. In this article, we will explain the advantages and disadvantages of each grip, which shots they are used for, and …
Which backhand is better in tennis, the two-handed or the one-handed backhand? That is the question, and here is the answer. Since the beginning of the sport, no shot has evolved as much as the backhand. If we looked at footage from any major tournament 60 years ago, it would be very difficult to find …
We have already covered topspin in our topspin and slice article, but let’s refresh our memory. Topspin is a type of spin added to the ball to control its trajectory, speed, and behavior after the bounce. The main goal of topspin is to create a heavy shot that travels fast through the air but drops …
