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...
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...
