Struggling to dictate points with your backhand? Learn from the best with former ATP Player, Dave Ireland and discover how to transform your backhand into a winning asset!
Struggling to dictate points with your backhand? Learn from the best with former ATP Player, Dave Ireland and discover how to transform your backhand into a winning asset!
Oct 14, 2021 • Backhand
The slice backhand is an important weapon on the tennis court and it can be used offensively just as effectively as it can defensively. We spoke to our super international coach, Dave Ireland to get some thoughts on the backhand slice, and have brought it all together for you so…
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If you were tuning in to watch tennis 30 or 40 years ago, then you wouldn’t find many pros making use of the two handed backhand. In those days, the single handed backhand was king, and it wasn’t until the early 70s that the two handed backhand came about. Once…
Read MoreOct 14, 2021 • Backhand
The age old debate when teaching an up and coming tennis player is, should they play with a one handed or two handed backhand. Tennis was historically played with one hand only when players used wooden and aluminium rackets. However, the modern game has added more power and athleticism to…
Read MoreOct 14, 2021 • Backhand
Roger Federer has cemented himself in tennis history as one of the greatest players of all time. Not only does he have 20 grand slam titles, he is one of the most recognisable and commercially valuable athletes in the world. So, let's take a look at an underestimated part of…
Read MoreOct 14, 2021 • Backhand Pro Tennis
Stan Wawrinka has been a disruptive force in the world of men’s tennis over the last decade. Bursting on the scene in the early 2000s, he was always a raw talent that possessed a lot of natural power. Wawrinka has spent the majority of his career firmly in the shadow…
Read MoreOct 12, 2021 • Backhand
Understanding tennis grips can really be a minefield. With a range of different options to choose from, it can be difficult to know which to use for each different shot and find a comfortable way to hold your tennis racket. When hitting your backhand, generally the weaker stroke for most…
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