Thank you very much! May I ask what is the best grip pressure for ground strokes from 0 to 10? And are the grip pressures for forehand and backhand the same? For me I feel it’s easier to loosen the grip on my forehand and still be in control! Thank you.

Hi Marcus,

I would have to see exactly the situation you’re describing. I assume the ball is still rising but not really a half volley, so bouncing a bit further from you.

The question is whether you time it well and just mishit or do you hit late?

Do you attempt to just control the ball and play it back deep or do you want to hit a good shot? The latter one may be too risky…

As always most insightful but on a personal issue which has me troubled. And if i can gain your great tennis mind on my issue.

If someone hits near as damn it my baseline and basically i’m hitting a half volley, i normally hit the shot fine. But on a half tracker or looper inconsistencies arise.

Just a lack of talent and more practice required or a little mental?

regards, marcus

Thanks for spreading the word about the importance of tennis fundamentals, Nick!

Great, thanks for the feedback, Karen!