Tennis

The drop weight stringing machine is one of three types of stringing machines used to string tennis, badminton and squash rackets. This machine is very popular because it is reasonably priced and...

Clay tennis courts can provide players with almost year round play as long as they are properly maintained. Finding grass shoots on your clay tennis court may not be a regular occurrence, but...

Whether you are a professional player or the coach of a high school team, a tennis website can be a great resource for your fans. Increasingly, fans want to be able to communicate with players or...

If you play tennis frequently, restringing your own racquet will save you time and money and keep the zip in your game. You will need to acquire a few stringing skills and a good stringing machine...

You might never be able to rip a tennis ball back at your opponent with the kind of speed generated by someone like Roger Federer or Serena Williams, but learning to hit sharp cross-court angles...

This article will fully explain how to keep score while playing or watching a tennis match. This will especially help young beginners, because keeping score is not an easy thing to master in...

Playing a tennis match on a beautiful day in a wonderful location can be tough enough. Now, add a little wind to the equation and the game just gets tougher. The many challenges of tennis is often...

The article provides information on the different Tennis Serves in step by step manner for beginners and intermediate level players.

Want to become a better tennis player? Are you novice? I can help...

The return of serve may be one of the most important shots in competitive tennis. Setting up for a good return of serve is key. Setting up properly may be the difference between just barely...

Learning to string a tennis racquet is a smart decision. It can save you thousands and allow you to make thousands more. While you need a stringer machine (now avaiable in the low100's) one can...

Swinging a tennis racquet faster can give additional velocity and power to tennis strokes. The key is maintaining control while swinging so the ball finds the intended target. Generating a...

Lefties can do something that righties can not in the game of tennis. The left-handed spin serve slices towards a right hander’s backhand in the Ad Court Service Box. In order to receive this...

Hitting a great two-handed backhand in tennis can give you an added weapon on what is often people's weaker side. To make it a weapon, keep the technique as simple as possible to remove any room...

Doubles and Mixed Doubles can be a fun way to enjoy playing tennis but finding a compatible partner can be a challenge. If you follow some of the tips below your on court tandem experience can be...

The game of tennis relies on many physical and mental factors for success: eye/hand coordination, physical strength, tactical planning and execution with split-second improvisation. Improving your...

I will teach you how to watch the ball when playing tennis and perhaps most importantly; I might be the first to tell you when you shouldn't be watching the ball.

In tennis, having a strong serve gives you a big advantage. If you can ace your opponent or force them to hit a weak return, you can win your service games with little difficulty. This article...

Learn how to clear up flaws in your tennis one-handed backhand,and hit it with perfection.

A large part of your success in the game of tennis relies on the ability to consistently return the ball to fair territory, preferably in strategically advantageous positions. But learning how to...

It's often said that the serve is the most important shot in tennis. A great serve can certainly put you in control of a point. It might be viewed as a more glamorous shot than the return of...

Serve and volley may not be the dominant style of tennis it once was, but even if you're a big hitting baseliner, the ability to come to net to finish points is something that will add great...

As tennis has become more of a baseline-oriented power game, the backhand slice doesn't play as large a role in the game as it once did, but played well, and used selectively, it is still a shot...

In tennis, coming to the net puts a player in an aggressive position where he can volley and attempt to end points quickly. One of the most common shots to counter is a topspin lob, a shot that...

A well-hit, flat forehand can be effective on the tennis court, but since it has to be hit low over the net in order to stay inside the court, it can be a risky shot with little margin for error....

For many novice players, a defensive slice is the go-to shot on the backhand side. It's usually a fairly forgiving shot that many players feel they can rely on, but it's not usually one that's...

Having an effective serve is crucial in competitive tennis, since it's the shot that sets the tone for the point to follow. Improving your serve enhances your ability to dictate how the points in...

Unless you have solid and reliable ground strokes, you're likely to be an erratic and inconsistent tennis player. You can't rely on flashy shots to grind out a victory against a steady...

It may not have the panache of a screaming, topspin cross-court winner, or the flashiness of an overhead smash that bounces into the stands, but a perfectly hit drop shot can be every bit as...

Putting away a service return in doubles is called "poaching." It is arguably the most effective way to win points in doubles. But it can also cost your team points if not done properly and...

Once the dominant style of tennis, serve and volley has taken a bit of a back seat in recent years to the power baseline game. As a result, many baseliners are reluctant to venture to the net and...

Not every overhead in tennis is struck at the net. If you send your opponent scrambling off the court for a shot, she will often lob it back to the baseline. And on occasion, a successful lob...

On the practice court, you're calm, assured and capable of hitting just about every shot. You're so good, in fact, that thoughts of playing tennis for a living enter your mind. Then you show up...

Ever watched a tennis match and wished you could complete or do your forhand the same way? look no farther. (this is for right-handed people)

Tennis is not only a competition of skill and physical endurance; it's a game of strategy. When you're trying to raise the level of your game, approaching the net is imperative. The player wins...

More and more professional tennis players are moving away from the traditional block or slice volley. Instead, they're taking bigger cuts at the ball with strokes that look just like their regular...

Rafael Nadal is a world class clay court "specialist." His game and mentality gives him the upper hand on tennis court surfaces that are either red clay or hard tru (the grayish green clay seen...

In any sporting competition, the key component is preparation, because in most cases the players are close to each other in ability. The main thing that separates one player from the other is...

Tennis rackets, just like all other sporting equipment, need proper care and maintenance to remain in good working condition. When caring for your tennis racket be sure not to throw it, bang it or...

Adding spin to your serve is one of the best ways to fake out your opponent and make it even more difficult for them to get their racket on the ball. There are a few different spin types, but one...

In tennis, one of the highest percentage shots is the topspin forehand. It decreases unforced errors and is often difficult for an opponent to handle if they're not used to it. By following these...

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...

A powerful serve is a desirable component of any tennis player's arsenal. In the tennis world, Serena Williams demonstrates a superior serve on almost every match. Although, it is difficult to...

I really enjoy Tennis. But early on, I used to get frustrated very easily. I’d scream, cuss, or slam my racket out of frustration, not simply I’ve lost a point but usually because I was losing. ...

Critics and fans alike widely recognize Roger Federer as one of the greatest tennis players who ever played the game. His power and vision make him an incredible attacker, while his determination...

The serve gets all the press and attention, but how well a tennis player returns an opponent’s serve usually determines the outcome of most matches. Start consistently knocking your opponents’...

Choosing the right doubles partner for a match or tournament is the key to winning tennis. Choosing the wrong one can often result in disaster. Here’s how to make the right call.

Now matter how developed your skills or how long you have been playing, every tennis player goes into a slump now and then. This usually happens when a player starts to forget the fundamentals...

So you’ve decided to get back into playing tennis. Maybe it’s been a few, or even a couple of decades, since you last hit a backhand. Don't let that stop you. Tennis is one of very few lifetime...

Every point in a tennis match begins with the serve. A good serve is essential to a good game. Repeated practice of a few basic steps can help the beginning tennis player to master the art of a...