Tennis Groundstrokes

In Tennis, a groundstroke is a forehand or backhand shot that is done just after the ball bounces once on the tennis court. Learning to hit ground strokes just as they land will improve your tennis game tremendiously. Learn how to grip your racket properly, find the proper stance, and tweak your follow through and swing to execute the groundstroke properly.

Thoughts on Returning a Fast Serve

The return of serve is the key to being succesful in any tennis match....especially if you are facing a big server. Anticipation, positioning and hand speed are keys to surviving and winning points on their serve.

The Service Return and It's Importance

The most important shot in tennis after the serve is the service return. The service return can be summarized as either a block or swing but is a most difficult shot to master, especially if you are facing a big server.

Hitting your Groundstrokes with Topspin

The groundstrokes are the basic rallying strokes in tennis. Here are a couple of thoughts on hitting with topspin.

Using Your Wrist on the Backhand

Too many people say you don't use your wrist on the backhand....of course you do...here's how, when and why.