Joe If you’re new to applying overgrips to your racket, you might be wondering which side of the overgrip you should use. The quick answer: For most overgrips, the side with the plastic covering strip should be on the outside. However, some overgrips can be used on both sides which we’ll talk about in this post. … Read more
In the modern game of tennis, spin is a crucial element. The pros hit with enormous amounts of spin (Nadal’s forehand averages around 3200 RPM), and if you want to improve your game, you need to hit with a lot of spin. The biggest impact on spin is using good technique, however, the strings you … Read more
If you use a lot of balls when playing tennis, either as a coach of when you’re training on your own, a tennis ball hopper can be a huge convenience. Tennis ball hoppers can help you quickly collect the balls, and then give you easy access to the balls at waist height. There are quite … Read more
Tiebreak rules are perhaps the most complicated rules of tennis. And there are a few extra things to consider when it’s a doubles match. Below, I have outlined how a doubles tiebreak should be played, (hopefully) including every scenario you might come across. I’ve tried to make it as simple and easy to understand as … Read more
Playing tennis when you have sweaty hands can be problematic to say the least. The racket slips in your hand, you can’t get a good grip, you end up missing shots you know you should make, and it can even make your confidence drop. Using the right overgrip can make a big difference. Ideally, you … Read more