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...
by Basha Tennis | Feb 20, 2023
In the game of tennis, a stroke refers to the act of swinging the racket to hit the ball. Different types of strokes are used in various situations during a match. Here are a few examples: Forehand Stroke: This is the most common stroke in tennis, where the player...
by Basha Tennis | Jan 29, 2023
Why put spin on the ball? Spin makes it harder for opponents to return shots in tennis, which, in turn, hinders your opponent’s point-scoring ability. Spin can alter the ball’s speed and trajectory, making it harder to predict. Spin makes the ball more...
by Basha Tennis | Jan 15, 2023
Tennis has changed throughout ages with one of the most notable being the clothes worn and the equipment used by players. To match these player needs and technological improvements, sports equipment, training gear, and clothes have evolved. Several tennis brands...
by Basha Tennis | Dec 15, 2022
‘Ad’ in tennis terminology is an abbreviation for the term ‘advantage’. The word “advantage” in tennis refers to a situation in which one player temporarily leads their opponent during a match. When the score is tied at 40-40 (also...
by Basha Tennis | Dec 15, 2022
Tennis elbow, also referred to as lateral epicondylitis, affects the elbow and results in pain and swelling. The severity of the injury and the success of the treatment are two variables that can affect how long the condition lasts. In most cases, tennis elbow can be...
by Basha Tennis | Dec 15, 2022
Although the history of tennis is murky, it is generally accepted that the sport was played for the first time in France sometime between the 11th and 12th centuries under the name jeu de paume (meaning “game of the palm”). In the beginning, players would...
by Basha Tennis | Dec 15, 2022
A walkover is a tennis match in which a player wins without having to play the game because their opponent was unable to take the court. This can happen for a number of reasons, including if the opponent is injured or fails to show up for the match. A player may also...
by Basha Tennis | Dec 14, 2022
Imagine a point where your opponent hits a shot that has a lot of backspin. The ball then lands short onto your side of the court, and begins to bounce back over to your opponent’s side of the court. You then chase the ball down, crossing the plane of the net over to...
by Basha Tennis | Dec 5, 2022
It is difficult to say who the best tennis player of all time is, as different players have excelled in different ways and at different times. Some of the greatest tennis players in history include Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras, and Serena...
