John Key


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Keep Your Head Still and Hit Your Backhand Just Like Federer!

A common mistake on the backhand in tennis is an over-eagerness to look for the end product of the shot, before the shot is finished. Like kicking a ball in soccer and hitting a golf shot, it is essential when hitting a backhand to keep your head still on impact, avoiding the temptation to follow the path of the ball with your eyes as soon as it leaves your racquet. Lifting your head too soon... (posted by John 3 years 283 days ago.)
Tennis - The fabulous Richard Gasquet backhand!

Richard Gasquet's victory over Andy Roddick in the Wimbledon 1/4 final showed the world what an amazing player he is and also showed us the devastating Richard Gasquet backhand. Gasquet has always been an unbelievable talent waiting to ignite at any moment and unfortunately for Roddick, it was the Wimbledon 1/4 final 2007. At times Roddick was looking up at his coach Jimmy Connors in despair, as yet another... (posted by John 4 years 287 days ago.)