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5 Core Strokes

Applied biomechanics for each on-court technique — Forehand, Backhand, Serve, Return, and Net Play.


Stroke Catalog

Stroke Chapter Title Biomechanical Focus Deep-Dive Chapter
Forehand Push Forehand Push System 45° swing plane & Hollow-Full shoulder axis Chapter 19: Forehand Push →
1-Hand Backhand 1H Backhand Saber Lock shoulder joint, brake hips & release wrist Chapter 20: 1H Backhand Saber →
2-Hand Backhand 2H Backhand Hybrid Off-hand controls the swing path Chapter 21: 2H Backhand Hybrid →
Serve Serve: Gravity & Rotation 8-stage swing angle & shoulder explosion Chapter 22: Serve →
Return of Serve Return of Serve: Read & Block Quiet Eye focus & Split-step timing Chapter 23: Return of Serve →
Volley & Overhead Volley & Overhead Art Wrist brake stability & catch the bounce Chapter 24: Volley & Overhead →
Slice & Drop Shot Slice & Drop Shot Family Off-center mass load & backspin control Chapter 25: Slice & Drop Shot →