Thomas M. Dean

In a world with thousands of tennis books (actually 8,956, when I searched www.amazon.com ), most all of them teach mostly the same things.  Scott Nichols’ On the Other Hand provides a totally unique and invaluable new perspective.  And, what do you know?  The advice...

Wrong grip for the right shot

When you are running for a backhand ground stroke or volley and you are very late to the ball, most likely having your contact point with the ball behind you, the best grip for the shot is a forehand grip, YES a forehand grip! Your wrist is loose, your racquet face is...

Lob Volley

Best shot when all doubles players are at the net? LOB VOLLEY. The toughest part of this shot is thinking about it in time. Most beginner and intermediate players if they are all at net, just volley to each other. As one gets more advanced, players volley down the...

DROP SHOT a DROP SHOT

Best shot to hit when a drop shot is hit to you is first, get to the ball and Secondly, drop shot back. Usually at beginner and intermediate levels, this tactic works because the opponent usually hit’s the drop shot from the baseline and watches you run to the ball...