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How to Hold a Tennis Racquet With a Continental Grip

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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 »

How to Pick a Tennis Grip Size

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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 »

How to Pick a Tennis Racquet

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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 »

How to Play Singles Tennis

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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 »

How to Poach in Tennis

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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 »

How to Practice Tennis Etiquette

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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 »

How to Regrip Your Tennis Racket

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Whether you're smashing an overhead volley or finessing a drop shot, a racket that feels good in your hand is vital to a solid game and can prevent fatigue. Regripping your racket will keep it feeling new and comfortable... more »

How to Employ Tactics in Singles Tennis

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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 »

How to Hit a Flat Serve in Tennis

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The flat serve is a very effective weapon, as it is the fastest serve... more »

How to Hit a Slice Serve in Tennis

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A slice serve is usually the first serve learned by tennis players... more »

How to Hit an Overhead in Tennis

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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 »

How to Hold a Tennis Racket With a Western Grip

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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 »

How to Hold a Tennis Racquet With a Semi-Western Grip

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This grip has gained in popularity in the last decade because many players want something in between a full Western and full Eastern grip... more »

How to Keep Score in Tennis

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Basically, tennis scoring proceeds from love to 15 to 30 to 40 to game. Why, then, are some games so long?.. more »

How to Play Tennis on a Clay Court

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Playing tennis on a clay court is significantly different from playing on a hard court or grass surface, and clay courts are considered by many to be the most difficult tennis surface. Here are a few steps that will improve your clay tennis game ... more »

How to Play Tennis on a Grass Court

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A grass tennis court is the least common tennis surface because of their maintenance demands, yet the most recognizable tennis court, Centre Court at Wimbledon, is a grass court. Grass courts play faster than hard courts and much faster than ... more »

How to Prepare for a Service Return in Tennis

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'The service return requires good reflexes, and it's one of the most important shots in the game. Most players do not practice the service return specifically, and it shows.' ' Bill Van Keuren, USPTR certified instructor and Director of Tennis at ... more »

How to Toss a Ball When Serving in Tennis

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Whether you've picked up a racket for the first time or have been swinging away for years, a great tennis serve isn't just about strength. Technique is just as important, starting with the toss... more »

How to Watch Tennis Online For Free

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Can’t find the tennis match you want to watch on television? Here is a way that you can watch live tennis matches on your computer and do so for free... more »

How to Buy a Tennis Skirt

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If you haven't been tennis apparel shopping in a while, you may be pleasantly surprised at your range of options when you go to buy a tennis skirt. In recent years, younger fans have connected with superstars of women's tennis like Maria ... more »

How to Buy Tennis Shoes

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By: Roberto Sedycias Tennis shoes, which are technically known as athletic shoes too, are shoes designed for physical and sporting activities. The other kinds of shoes are called dress shoes and tennis shoes differ from them in build and style. ... more »

How to Hit a Perfect Tennis Backhand

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Though many novices find it hard to believe, the backhand is a more natural stroke than the forehand. Its power is inherent. like the torque in an unwinding spring. A perfect backhand is all about controlled power which builds as it is built on ... more »

How to Hold A Tennis Racket

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This is a brief instruction about how to properly hold a tennis racket... more »

How to Improve Tennis Footwork

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In tennis, one's footwork is a crucial part of the game. Foot speed can be gained by performing drills that require strength and balance. Since players move in various directions on the court, a conditioning program should include different ... more »

How to Mentally Prepare for a Tennis Match

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'Mental preparedness can be the most important thing you need to do. Start with a sound conditioning and practice routine that allows you to feel positive when facing your opponent.' ' Bill Van Keuren, USPTR certified instructor and Director of ... more »

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