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Hi fellow tennis players, I am a 4.5 junior player. I played a match today against someone who is probably slightly worse than me. He is a big guy and has a great serve and decent forehand, while having a very unreliable but not terrible backhand. Usually, I would have defeated this guy...

Hi all, I'm a level 4.5 junior who has played at a fairly high level since November last year. However, in December, I had some knee and shoulder problems, and I was forced to play more defensively for the sake of my health. Since then, I have never been able to hit my forehand the same. My...

Hi all, I am a NTRP 4.5 junior player, and I am at a stage where I need to start develop a real weapon on the forehand wing. Right now, I have a topspin forehand, and I can rip the ball flat when its the right time. I am usually happy with this forehand, until a few days ago when I found out...

Hi all, I am asking for help from fellow double-handed backhand players out there. I am wondering if I should grip the racquet with my forehand grip (with my left hand gripping the top like I would usually do on a backhand), or if I should grip the racquet with my double handed backhand...

I'm playing a match (NTRP 4.5) against a 6'5 monster. He has a monster of a serve, and I am wondering what I will have to do to crack him down. I'll list some of his weaknesses and strengths: Weakness-foot speed, backhand, stamina. Strength-serve, forehand, power, volleys. If you have...

I am a level 4.0-4.5 junior player. Starting now there are many big and powerful guys with monster serves that has good placement( I'm only 5'6 and 160 pounds, and I maxed out my serve at 114 mph) However, I consider myself as a horrible returner. I slice everything, backhand and forehand, on...

Hi everyone, I'm a new member at TalkTennis, and this is my first post. I just want to know what are your favorite forehand drills. Please also include a short description. Thanks