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17 Apr WTA Finals
The WTA Finals (formerly known as the WTA Tour Championships short: WTA Championships) is a tournament of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) played annually at the end of the season for the top-ranked professional players. The ...
16 Apr Passing shot
A passing shot is a forceful shot, as in tennis or team handball, that travels to one side out of the reach of one’s opponent.In tennis, this shot is generally a groundstroke and is used when one’s opponent is running to ...
15 Apr Pusher (tennis)
In tennis, a pusher is a defensive player who “pushes” back any shot they can chase down, without deliberately hitting a winner. They can angle shots, aim deep, as well as produce effective lobs. Pushers are extremely quick ...
14 Apr Grips used for serving
The grip for the serve depends on the type of serve. At professional levels, the continental grip is used to hit all serves. Some players turn the grip more, towards the Eastern backhand grip (bevel #1), to maximize spin during a kick ...
13 Apr The evolution of backhand grips
The backhand can be executed with either one or both hands. As of 2014 three of the top 100 ranked women used a one-handed grip. Twenty-four of the top 100 ranked men used a one-handed grip, down from almost 50 a decade earlier. For ...
