Tennis stances

As mentioned before there are basically four kinds of stances. In an open stance, the back leg is out to the side at the top of the backswing. It is mainly used for shots out wide on the forehand side.

Tactical stance
one can use an open stance on either the forehand or the backhand side to make the best returns against a strong server.

Sideways stance
One can reach the balls that are played either short or deep when the legs are positioned in line towards the net.

A closed stance
This is when the front leg is across the back leg. It is opposite to an open stance and is mostly used on the backhand side.

Stepping the footwork of tennis

All the techniques of making the shots is important, the steps however kind of like the footwork is important as well. For successful shot-making, a player must take a step during the backswing. Stepping positions you to take the best possible swing at the ball. One can step in any direction chose but remember to tailor the stance to the oncoming ball. The correct stance will ensure that you are able to play the ball successfully and with enough power and accuracy to win points against your opponent.

The powerful tennis forehand technique in action

I was looking for a good example illustrating the most powerful weapon of Ivanovic which if you noticed is her strong tennis forehand technique. Opponents are aware of it and they are are preparing themselves for it but, it seems too strong and too fast for them.


One can watch from the video how she swings her arm fast and accurately allow the ball to follow through. Somewhere in the middle of the video there is a slow motion of how she execute her forehand and that deserves a close look on a good forehand technique.

The position for a power shot

"Every shot is a power shot" Sounds familiar? This is the phrase by Maria for her canon advertisement. Look at her posture for her serve and

it is no wonder her shots are power shots. Maria is one of those female players with great serving power and that comes certainly not without any training. Noticed how her elbow is positioned. The elbow is facing upright not to much to the back and not too much to the front. With her elbow at this position, she can have adequate power to do a smack on the ball.
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