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What a Good-Looking Tennis Stroke Can Tell You About Your Game

Have you ever watched professional tennis players and been struck by the grace and beauty of their strokes? From Roger Federer's one-handed backhand to Serena Williams' powerful forehand, the look of their strokes is nothing short of...

In this blog post we're going to be discussing 3 physics concepts that can improve your tennis. You may be asking, "Why physics?" Here's the answer: An understanding of the following concepts will allow you to better recognize the rhythmic patterns of tennis and in...

Regardless of your playing level, you've experienced this at least once: the shot that just felt perfect.

What did it feel like? Chances are it felt different. It sounded different. It felt almost like the shot was automatic, like you could feel the shot coming even before...

Tennis is a game of rhythm. We all know this, but there is little to no information on what that rhythm is, exactly.

Once the ball is struck, it flies freely through the air with only one force acting on it - the force of gravity. As the ball rises, the ball's vertical...

You're probably wondering what I mean by this provocative title. I'll explain:

In a pivotal part of the movie Forrest Gump, child Forrest is being chased by bullies. Confined to a stiff body-braces, he struggles to outrun them, until the braces unexpectedly break...

My name is Scott and like many of you, I am a huge fan of professional tennis, particularly Roger Federer. I have always been fascinated by how effortless he makes the game look, even during practice sessions.

One day, a thought struck me- was Federer's ease a consequence of his mastery, or was...

In just three words, you can learn how to hit the perfect topspin forehand ground stroke: "Tip," "Skip", and "Whip."

#1 “Tip”

"Tip" refers to the take-back of your racquet. To get into the correct racket position, imagine there's a light at the end of your racquet strings and that...