The backhand is the side most players are uncomfortable with, for it involves execution of strokes on the weaker side. Unlike the forehand, which resembles the more natural throwing action, the ...

Dear Nick, I am a pretty solid player and play quite a few USTA tournaments. I can beat good players and get far in the draw, but the moment I play someone with a lot of power, I end up being ...

The goal of professional sports has always been to win. Looking good while doing it? That's just a bonus for the gawkers and connoisseurs of bodily form in motion. In professional tennis, the "beauty ...

Dear Nick: I am a 4.0 player with a one-handed backhand. I mainly hit it with an Eastern backhand grip. When I face a hard hitter playing with tons of topspin, my form tends to fall apart and my ...

There’s speed, stamina, and guile. Then, there’s dexterity and determination. These are the ingredients that can make the difference between a win and a loss. But there’s another critical element of a ...

You may be stronger in forehand than backhand or vice versa, but you’ll find a need for both in most matches. Whether you’re playing tennis casually or you're a pro like in Red Bull’s Bassline ...