Coming in at #3 on the list is racket head speed. To hit with decent spin, the racket needs to be picking up speed all the way through contact. Learn why this is such a critical factor on groundstrokes in today’s video.
Groundstroke factor #4 on our countdown is spin. Hitting with a least some level of spin is mandatory and should be utilized on all groundstrokes. Learn why this is an absolute must in today’s lesson with Brady.
Starting off the countdown at #5 is balance. Balance plays an important role on all groundstrokes but is often trumped by other more dominant factors. Learn why in today’s lesson with Brady.
The “attacking zone” is a great place to be in on the tennis court. In today’s lesson, learn the types of shots you can expect to hit in this transitional area on the court.
The “offensive zone” is a zone that a lot of recreational players, to their detriment, often ignore. Learn why stepping up and hitting shots from this part of the court is essential in today’s video.
The “neutral zone” is the spot on the court most recreational players associate with. In today’s lesson learn why this area of the court is not a bad spot to be but should also be a temporary one.
The “defensive zone” is a location on the court that sounds exactly like what it is: a place to play defense. Learn why it’s OK to play from here and also what shots to hit to get you out of there in today’s video.
The “desperation zone” is a grave place to be. In today’s video learn how to play from this deep area of the court and maybe (if you’re lucky) you can come away the point with a deep enough lob.
Should you be pronating on your slice serve? It’s been a topic of debate for many amateurs and coaches alike. Get Brady’s take on this somewhat controversial idea in today’s video.
A lot of recreational players do pronate, however the timing of their pronation is off, ultimately costing them much needed power. In today’s lesson learn exactly when you should be pronating on your serve.
Is pronation an absolute must or is it a movement that you can get by without it? In today’s video, Brady gives you a very straightforward answer to this question.
What is pronation and how does it apply to tennis? It’s a movement that’s used on a wide variety of shots but it’s specifically relevant on the serve. Find out why in today’s lesson with Brady.
Any good drop shot requires a good amount of slice. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates an advanced play utilizing a slice backhand that will surely frustrate your opponents to no end.
A good backhand slice can get you out of some tricky situations. In today’s lesson, learn a play that utilizes the backhand slice to turn a typically defensive situation into an offensive play.
In video 3 of 3, Brady discusses how to finish properly on your backhand slice in addition to covering some of the common mistakes that he’s sees a the recreational level.
In video 2 of 3, Brady discusses how to properly turn and set the racket back correctly for a backhand slice. Learn some common mistakes made at the club level regarding this difficult shot.
