The Excessive Slice Backhand

ATP and WTA coach Heath Waters demonstrates the various types of slice backhands including the drive slice, the inside out slice, and the floating slice. But the emphasis here is the biting slice, a shot tons of excessive underspin that stays very low after it bounces. This is a shot that Federer uses effectively against players with extreme western grips because it stays so low. Coach Waters shows you the reference points you need to achieve to hit this aggressive shot.

For God’s Sake, Work on Your Serve

Greg Moran finds it interesting that many players are eager to practice their groundstrokes and net game yet avoid working on the serve. As a result, there are literally thousands of recreational players who are at the 4.0 level in every aspect, except their serves. When these players attempt to play in 4.0 level leagues or tournaments, this imbalance hurts them and their teams big time. The serve is the most important shot in the game and it should become your biggest weapon. When it does, you’ll able to compete with any player at the club.

ProStrokes Gallery - Max Mirnyi's Net Game

To his friends he is known as The Beast. Max Mirnyi stands 6’5” tall. He turned pro 12 years ago and has been ranked as high as 18th on the ATP tour (in August of 2003). Mirnyi's doubles resume is particularly impressive. He held the number one ranking in June of 2003, won the US Open in 2000 and 2003, and was a finalist in 2005 and 2006. Mirnyi is one of the rare classic serve and volley players on the tour. He has a big serve, good net rushing instincts, and a one handed backhand. Check out Mirnyi's net game in the TennisOne ProStrokes Gallery.