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With 7 singles Grand Slam titles in her bag, Venus Williams has long been inscribed in the history books of the tennis circuit. There is no denying that the 43-year-old tennis legend possesses an exceptional skill set, as witnessed by her stellar performances and dominance on the court. Among the most remarkable aspects of her game, it is her forehand technique that has recently piqued the interest of the tennis community.

Taking note of the queries from a slew of tennis enthusiasts, the 7 singles Grand Slam champion has now come forward to impart some intriguing advice for her fans on social media. Here’s what the former world No. 1 player has to say about perfecting one’s stroke mechanics on the court.

Venus Williams reveals her secret sauce for perfecting a forehand shot

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The former Wimbledon champion has never held herself back when it comes to conversing with her fans and followers on social media. It was quite evident now that she once again conducted another Q and A session on the ‘Eleven by Venus’ official Instagram page.

Meanwhile, one of her fans got intrigued to ask the American tennis legend about making improvements to one’s forehand technique. The user asked, “how to get an amazing forehand?” Being a master of the game, Venus Williams was quick to respond to the same and she answered in a ‘simple yet hilarious’ manner. She said, “Watch someone’s forehand you love! And copy it!”

Apart from this, the 7 singles Grand Slam champion also had some advice on certain techniques of backhands and volleys. Williams was also asked by a fan if she preferred a one-handed or two-handed backhand. She answered, “Two hands all day baby! It’s more versatile than the one hand in my (expert) opinion”

And when it came to imparting some guidance on honing volleys on the court, Venus said, “Keep your hands out in front. No big swings!”

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Now that the tennis legend has already offered some great advice to hone one’s skillset, let’s also check out what she has to say about her tactics and mentality for winning a match.

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Williams also revealed her tactics to hold onto a lead in a match

During the Q and A session, one of the fans also asked about her strategies and mindset to hold onto a lead in a match. Williams asserted that a player should never lose the game while serving, which is the most crucial factor in order to achieve the same. She then said, “Second when you do falter be mindful of what went wrong and how you were feeling.”

The American tennis icon further talked about how the players should visualize themselves in those positions when they are in the lead. She added, “That way when you get in the position in real life, you will have already done the reps.”

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