by Basha Tennis | Apr 14, 2023
Backspin, also known as underspin, in tennis is a type of spin where the ball rotates backwards (in the opposite direction to the direction of flight) as it travels through the air. Backspin is created when a player strikes the ball in such a way that the top of the...
by Basha Tennis | Apr 4, 2023
In tennis, sidespin is a type of spin where the ball rotates about a vertical axis perpendicular to the ground. When a player imparts sidespin on the ball, it will curve left or right in the air and bounce sideways upon hitting the ground. This can cause unexpected...
by Basha Tennis | Mar 24, 2023
The USTA (United States Tennis Association) NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) is a self-rate skill level classification system that’s intended to group players of similar ability levels together. It was designed to foster more competitive and enjoyable play,...
by Basha Tennis | Mar 7, 2023
A tiebreak is a specific scoring method used in tennis to decide a set that has become tied at 6-6. The purpose of the tiebreak is to determine the winner of the set without the need for players to gain a two-game lead, which is the usual requirement for winning a...
by Basha Tennis | Feb 27, 2023
In the game of tennis, when we say “volley”, we’re talking about hitting the ball back without letting it bounce first. You’ll usually see players doing this when they’re up near the net. The reason behind using a volley is to catch the...
