Bad news, tennis lovers: there's a good chance you've been lied to – by your own dear coach! Now, before you go dumping them, remember they have your best interest in mind, but there's a dirty little secret they've kept that will transform your volley game.
If you can throw a ball, you can hit a good serve – the REAL trick is un-training the bad habits you may have picked up along the way. Here's how to shake them free and get on track towards a bigger, more powerful serve...
What if you could generate MORE power on your two-handed backhand with LESS effort? Sounds too good to be true, right? It's not. We take a look at Simona Halep to see the crucial movement required to make this a reality, and how you can add it to your own
We've spent many hours trying to settle who is the best player at Essential Tennis... but what if we forced everyone to use their opposite hand? All that technique goes right out the window, and it's a 3.5 level battle at its finest!
When you think of a perfect forehand, you probably think of Roger Federer – so it might surprise you do learn that he does things on his forehand that your coach told you NOT to. Here are the top myths that people believe about hitting a forehand (and why you
Swing as hard as you want – if you're making contact too close to your body, your forehand is NOT as powerful as it could be. Here's how we helped one student learn from the best and extend his contact point for a more fluid, powerful forehand motion...
Roger Federer is the epitome of good technique – so he must do everything the way your coach tells you to right? Well... no. It turns out, there are 3 things Federer does on his serve that break myths you've probably heard on the court. Here's what they are (and
Think you could never hit a tweener? Think again! With a ball machine (or patient friend), good timing and some practice, anything is possible. Here's how to master the most fun shot in tennis...
Everyone says the serve is the MOST important shot in tennis – and if that's true, then return of serve is certainly the second most important shot! Knowing how to respond correctly in defensive, neutral and offensive situations will help you stay in more points, break more serves and win
Let's face it: looking like a complete fool in front of your friends (or worse - your adversaries) is NEVER fun. Here are the top 7 most embarrassing moments that players encounter on a regular basis, and how to avoid them so you can keep your dignity and play with
