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 ...

For this week's pickleball tip, let’s look at some different grips for the backhand. Check out this video from world No. 3 pickleball player Connor Garnett that provides details on the backhand grip.

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 ...

Fluid, powerful, and accurate strokes are the combination of many factors. But it all starts with how you hold the racquet. No matter how much time you spend finding the perfect frame to beef up your ...

Is the one-handed backhand back? Seemingly on the brink of extinction not long ago, there are now growing whispers about its quiet return to the upper levels of the men's game. The phenomenon first ...

Consider the difference between holding a knife (shakehand) and a pencil (penhold): Knife: Your palm is wrapped around the base and the object is aligned between your thumb and index finger. Your ...

It is usually the most powerful, but that greater strength may also be its greatest weakness. It can break down under pressure. By Stuart Miller During the Rolex Paris Masters, you will consistently ...

Coming in a close second to Andre Agassi, Novak Djokovic has the best service returns in the modern game. Despite having an extreme forehand grip, the Serbian has a very short and compact back-swing ...