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Getting on a high school tennis team is easier than you think. With a little practice and dedication to the sport, you can be a star on your high school tennis team. The following steps will assist you in making your high school tennis team and ... more »
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As with other sports, a tennis warm-up gets you physically and mentally ready to play and also helps you avoid injury. This warm-up will give you plenty of options to choose from... more »
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To get started in tennis, you first have to pick up a racket. Holding the racket incorrectly will limit your progress in developing the basic tennis skills needed, so make sure you learn it correctly from the beginning. Here are some notes on ... more »
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The backhand ground stroke is an essential aspect of tennis, as both a defensive and offensive shot. Follow these steps for a right-handed player. Reverse the alignment if you're a left-handed player... more »
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The backhand volley is a very important shot. It covers the center of the body and everything hit to the backhand side... more »
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The forehand ground stroke is one of the most important fundamentals of tennis. Make sure you learn it right - you'll be using the ground stroke to cover about two-thirds of the baseline area... more »
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The forehand volley is an aggressive shot, usually executed from the service line or close to the net. .. more »
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'A slice (also called backspin or underspin shot) is effective because it keeps the ball low coming over the net and the bounce low on the court. It forces the opponent to hit up on the ball. The slice technique is specifically used for an ... more »
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'A topspin groundstroke allows you to hit the ball higher over the net. And yet, due to the physics of the spin, the ball will drop in and not go out. It keeps your opponent back further in the court.' ' Bill Van Keuren, USPTR certified ... more »
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Are your forehand ground strokes not making it over the net? We have the solution! Impress your friends and try these steps to improve not only your skills, but your enjoyment of the game... more »
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The topspin serve is a variation of the slice serve. It gives you another option to confuse your opponent... more »
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If you love the two-handed backhand ground stroke, chances are you'll comfortably adopt the two-handed backhand volley. Follow these steps and finish the point at the net... more »
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This is the most universal grip. In fact, Continental means all-around grip. It was once known as the Aussie grip. This grip is used for any shot, although it is mostly used now for the serve and volley... more »
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So how do you improve your tennis game or kick it up a notch separating you from being ranked at the bottom to a top 10 tennis player in the world? Ok, that may sound a little outrageous and I may have left out that it would help immensely if ... more »
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Choosing the right size grip for your tennis racquet is extremely important. When playing with a handle that's too small, you'll need to squeeze it tighter than usual to control the racquet. When playing with a handle that's too large, you'll ... more »
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Picking a tennis racquet can make or break your game. If you are a beginner, the right racquet can have you enjoying the game faster than you expected. Racquets are chosen for a variety of reasons to accomplish different things for each level of ... more »
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Singles tennis is great exercise, requires little equipment and money, and is a good way to get outdoors and have a lot of fun. Find a friend and some public courts and start playing!.. more »
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The poach is an interception of the return of serve by the offensive doubles net player. This is a surprise tactic that requires excellent timing, like the steal in baseball. It is a move that is relegated to the more advanced player... more »
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Much of the etiquette surrounding tennis is rooted in the honor system, and in the sport's high level of sportsmanship... more »
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Tactics for singles tennis can be much more varied than for doubles. Most of your strategy depends on your opponent's strengths and weaknesses... more »
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As with any sport, practice makes perfect with tennis. Using the correct practice methods and replicating proper form can accelerate the rate at which you improve. It can also prevent you from having to unlearn improper techniques that you may ... more »
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The flat serve is a very effective weapon, as it is the fastest serve... more »
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A slice serve is usually the first serve learned by tennis players... more »
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'An overhead should be hit with authority and needs to be practiced, so therefore it's a finishing shot. Hit it once and have it be the final shot. It becomes more important to know and learn in advanced doubles.' - Bill Van Keuren, USPTR ... more »
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This is the most extreme grip. It is used predominantly for forehand topspin groundstrokes, and by advanced level players when they move to the forehand. It was originated by Bjorn Borg, who used it to produce extraordinary topspin... more »