As I struggled with consistency in my one-handed tennis backhand, Ryan Reidy from 2minutetennis evaluated it and offered excellent pointers for improvement. . . . . . . . Here is a list of technique items to work on:. The backhand stroke must be initiated lower, with the top of the tennis racket being at the same height as my head (my error was in…

Forehand Notes. . Initiating the stroke below the ball increases overall topspin (but is more challenging to time on fastballs) . Hitting in front of the right shoulder really helps. Accelerating the arm through the ball for more power (watch the follow-through). . Keeping the wrist firm (not loose). Left hand going up. Initiating the stroke after the bounce. If you need to hit harder,…

As I struggled with my tennis serve, Ryan Reidy from 2minutetennis evaluated my serve and offered excellent pointers for improvement. . . . . . Here is a list of technique items to work on:. The tossing arm should be pointing straight up. During the toss, when releasing the ball, the tennis racket should be pointing down . The right arm should be much closer…