Tennis

If you or your child is a top-ranked player, tennis can become a very expensive sport, as you quickly tear through shoes, clothes, rackets and strings. Whether you're a pro or an amateur, gaining...

Clay tennis courts are popular in Europe and South America, though not as popular in the U.S. However, clay does offer some advantages to the recreational tennis player. Most notably, it is a...

This article shows you the process of aligning your feet on your first serve so that you can create extra rotation and momentum thus creating more power on your first serve.

Tennis is a game of physical skill and endurance, and it requires mental speed. Good tennis players can move quick and think fast on their feet. What do professional tennis players know that...

Becoming a great tennis player is a somewhat difficult road but well worth it. With patience and practice you can become a great tennis player.

The lob in tennis is most often a defensive shot. It prevents an opponent from beating you at the net and allows you to re-position yourself on the court. But the lob can also be used as an...

The difference between a decent tennis player and a great tennis player is often a strong net game. Achieving a downright lethal one requires a tremendous amount of practice, but understanding the...

Every kid at tennis camp has a dream of becoming a pro. The chances of that happening for most are slim to none. For the few who actually make it to that point, little is known about what it took...

Playing tennis is great for burning calories, and blowing off frustration. Yet it’s also an addiction that challenges players to get better at it. If this is your goal, then conditioning...

Many top tennis players including Andre Agassi and Stephen Edberg used it very effectively to help defeat their opponents. A kick serve, also previously known as the “American Twist” (to you old...

The topspin or "kick" serve is an advanced technique you should add to your tennis game once you have experience. More advanced players typically use the topspin serve as a second serve, creating...

A great tennis player knows how to hit a top spin lob. It's a unique shot that will keep the other player in the dark about where your shots will land. Keep your opponent off guard by consistently...

For players who want to compete in team tennis, there are leagues all across the country, usually sponsored by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Each team usually represents a local...

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...

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...

An effective serve is the starting point for playing winning tennis. Many players work for years perfecting their serve but find they still need help. The following steps will give you the...

A half volley is one of the most difficult tennis shots to hit. This is a shot you want to avoid, if possible, if you can't take the ball in the air.

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...