by Basha Tennis | May 28, 2023
Can pickleball be played on a tennis court? Yes. In the world of U.S. sports, tennis courts loom large, almost like majestic palaces next to the humble abodes of pickleball. Sure, a tennis court’s vastness can hold a pickleball game, but there are details to...
by Basha Tennis | Apr 26, 2023
Topspin in tennis refers to the spin of a ball that rotates forwards as it is moving in the direction of travel. When a player hits a ball with topspin, the top of the ball moves in the same direction as the shot, and the bottom of the ball moves in the opposite...
by Basha Tennis | Apr 19, 2023
In tennis, a slice shot is a type of groundstroke where the player imparts backspin on the ball. This is achieved by hitting the ball with a high-to-low swing and an open racket face. The effect of the slice is to make the ball stay low after it bounces, travel...
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 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...
