Firstpost Masterclass

Firstpost Masterclass: Rohan Bopanna breaks down intricacies, technique behind much-loved single handed backhand

In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Bopanna breaks down the single handed backhand, the technique behind it, how it differs from surface to surface, the love affair that fans have with it and much more.

Firstpost Masterclass: Olympian Suma Shirur explains the science behind 10m air rifle shooting

In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Suma Shirur explains the various technical and mental aspects of 10m air rifle shooting.

Firstpost Masterclass: Legendary shuttler Jwala Gutta breaks down the technical and mental aspects of doubles badminton

Doubles is the fast and furious version of badminton where one's success also depends on one's partner. Seasoned exponent Jwala Gutta explains the technicalities of doubles badminton, and the challenges and mental aspects of her sport.

Firstpost Masterclass: 'Badminton is high-speed chess in motion,' Pullela Gopichand deconstructs the sport

What is the correct stance in badminton? How should you align your body to add power to your smash? How to construct a rally? Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand dwells on these and more in latest Firstpost Masterclass.

Firstpost Masterclass: Forehand topspin to aggressive play, Kamlesh Mehta explains intricacies of table tennis

India table tennis legend Kamlesh Mehta explains the physical and mental intricacies of table tennis.

Firstpost Masterclass: Sprinter's speed, aircraft's take-off, and mid-air jaunts, Anju Bobby George breaks down long-jump

What is long jump? What is an ideal take-off? What role does chin play in long jump? Former long-jumper and World Championships medallist Anju Bobby George explains all this and more in this Firstpost Masterclass

Firstpost Masterclass: 'Everything depends on technique,' Rupinder Pal Singh deconstructs the art of drag-flicks

How players generate power for drag-flicks? What's the technique to find the desired angle? Does the grip change while trying variations? Rupinder Pal Singh explains all this and more about the art of drag-flicking.

Firstpost Masterclass: 'Thankless art that is best left uncomplicated,' PR Sreejesh on goalkeeping

How to switch off and switch on during a match? What do goalkeepers think during a penalty corner? How to master shoot-outs? India's ace custodian PR Sreejesh answers all these and more in the latest edition of Firstpost Masterclass.

Firstpost Masterclass: In sailing, you are fighting against nature, former India sailor Girdhari Lal Yadav discusses sport's intricacies

Former India sailor and Arjuna awardee Girdhari Lal Yadav explains the basics and technicalities related to sailing and why it is a tussle between man and nature

Firstpost Masterclass: Anjum Moudgil dissects 50m rifle 3P, the marathon of shooting events

Among all the shooting events, nothing tests a shooter’s endurance, balance, and shooting skills quite like the 50m rifle 3-position event.