Welcome to The Fast 4: 1 actionable tip, expert guidance, in 4 minutes or less—designed to help you improve your tennis. First time reading? Sign up here. Let's dive in.

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Last week, we spoke about how changing how you practice might be the real key to addressing your...

Welcome to The Fast 4: 1 actionable tip, expert guidance, in 4 minutes or less—designed to help you improve your tennis. First time reading? Sign up here. Let's dive in.

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You're nailing every shot in practice—your forehand is compact and reliable, your backhand is clean, and...

Ever struggled with making changes to your strokes?

For example, let's say you go to a teaching pro to work on your forehand. After the initial warm-up, they instruct you that your extreme-western grip could probably change, and you also need to adjust your low-high preparation. Oh, and also your...

Achieving a powerful forehand in tennis, much like the ones Dominic Thiem is renowned for, is a skill sought after by many players. Often, we see recreational and club players struggle to find that sweet spot of power and precision. In this analysis, I’ll dissect what it takes to elevate...

Technique in tennis, especially when it comes to serving, can be the difference between an average delivery and a serve that makes your opponent say, “That serve is too hard to deal with.” Today, we'll specifically look at three adjustments my student Henry implemented to transform...

Have you been amazed by Jannik Sinner's powerful groundstrokes? Wondered, “How the heck do they stay in when he hits them so hard?” Well today we’re diving deep into a key technical element of Sinner's game that makes all the difference—and it's something you can, and...

Malhar here from Before & After Tennis, and today, we’re diving into the essentials of the two-handed backhand. I’ll walk you through this stroke, paying attention to "checkpoints" along the way, so grab your racket, and let's shape up your two-hander.

Importance of Fundamentals

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Today, we're diving deep into the world of Danil Medvedev's forehand—often described with adjectives like "weird," "strange," and "awkward." Despite its oddities, Medvedev's stroke production offers valuable lessons to players at all skill levels. It's time to discuss, and reveal why...

We've all heard tips to improve our forehand—some really helpful. But others? Not so much. Today, we're going to break down why common advice like the 'whip effect' or 'wrists flicks' could be throwing your game off. Plus, stick around—I'll be analyzing a club player's forehand...

 Today we'll be dissecting the elegance and efficiency of Sebastian Korda's forehand

Understanding Forehand Efficiency

First things first, what do we mean by an "efficient" forehand? It boils down to having minimal moving parts and maximizing our economy of motion. The beauty of an...