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Photos of Pros Looking Funny

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:23:31 +0000

If you want to be a tennis pro, you'll need power, speed, stamina, focus, great coordination, and many other assets. You'll also end up looking pretty funny once in a while.

Beginners Getting Started FAQ

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:14:50 +0000

Find answers to your questions on how to get started playing tennis. Beginners will find help on the best racquets, balls, and shoes to buy; when to start taking lessons; how to have more fun; and more.

Rankings Mini-Quiz: Week of 5-20-13

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:27:36 +0000

Which two top-10 WTA players with the same last initial traded places in the rankings between last week and this week?

Which two Spaniards traded places in the ATP top 10 between last week and this week?

Make a Serve Trainer

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:22:55 +0000

A homemade serve trainer can help you overcome one of the most common serving problems, meeting the ball too low. Once you develop a feel for full extension on the serve, you'll be much more likely to realize when you're not extending.

Best Groundstroke Drill-Games

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:02:17 +0000

These six groundstroke drill-games improve your aim and footwork and make you think ahead. Two doubles partners who want to practice doubles-specific skills together and not cover the entire court will enjoy all but one of them.

Video: How to Hit an Underhand Sidespin Serve

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:39:53 +0000

No serve pulls your opponent off the court better than an underhand sidespin serve, and only an ultimate drop shot rivals this serve as a dramatic use of spin.

Rankings Mini-Quiz: Week of 5-13-13

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:38:20 +0000

Which ATP player jumped up five ranking spots between last week and this week to land in the top 10?

Which two women who rely primarily on consistency and quickness were the only players in the WTA top 10 to improve their rankings between last week and this week?

Basic Eastern Forehand: Photo Lesson

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:32:59 +0000

Stop-action photos illustrate this tennis lesson on how to hit the basic Eastern forehand. Aside from the basic volley, this is probably the easiest of all strokes to learn, and many players keep using the Eastern forehand into advanced levels of play.

Animated Tour of Tennis Footwork Exercises

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:22:13 +0000

These footwork exercises make a good warmup routine and will help you improve the specialized types of movement you need for tennis.

Tennis Shoes FAQ

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:09:19 +0000

Find answers to your questions about tennis shoes. Topics include types, safety, materials, wear, repair, and more.