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How to Improve a Forehand in Tennis
Improving a forehand in tennis means tracking the ball while bringing the racket back and keeping the hand on the ball as long as possible. Discover how to make contact with a tennis ball out in...
How to Practice Effectively for Tennis
Practicing effectively for tennis can increase confidence when playing a real game. Learn to practice effectively for tennis with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Regrip Your Tennis Racket
Over-grips and replacement grips are two ways to regrip a tennis racket. Choose the right tennis grip with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Play Tennis
Singles and doubles are two ways to play tennis. Play tennis like a pro with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Power Serve in Tennis
A power serve in tennis is usually hit on the first serve. Slam a power tennis serve with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Drop Shot in Tennis
Hitting a drop shot in tennis is done differently depending on where the player is on the court. Use the drop shot in tennis with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit an Approach Shot in Tennis
Hitting an approach shot in tennis is typically done when a player is forced to rush to the net when coming off the baseline. Find out how to hit an approach shot in tennis with tips from a...
How to Hold a Tennis Racquet With a Semi-Western Grip
Holding a tennis racket with a semi-Western grip is done on the fourth bevel. Grip a tennis racket with a semi-western feel with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Employ Tactics in Singles Tennis
Tactics to employ in singles tennis include building points and moving an opponent around. Build a game plan for a tennis match with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Employ Tactics in Doubles Tennis
Communication is the key tactic to employ in doubles tennis. Discover other tactics for doubles tennis with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hold a Tennis Racquet With a Continental Grip
A continental grip is done by holding bevel number two on a tennis racket. Grip a tennis racket with with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Slice Serve in Tennis
Hitting a slice serve in tennis creates a low arc that curves. Learn the slice serve with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Topspin Serve in Tennis
A topspin serve in tennis is done by hitting the ball with the racket going straight up and not forward. Perfect the topspin serve with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Slice in Tennis
Hitting a slice in tennis is done by starting the racket above the level of the ball, brushing down and through the shot. Slice a tennis shot with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free...
How to Hit a Forehand Ground Stroke in Tennis
When hitting a forehand ground stroke in tennis, take the racket back before the ball bounces on the court. Swing a forehand ground stroke with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video...
How to Play Singles Tennis
Keep the tennis ball inside the singles alley when playing singles tennis. Learn more about playing singles tennis with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Toss a Ball When Serving in Tennis
Tossing a ball from the palm when serving in tennis will not produce consistent serves. Toss a ball for a tennis serve with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Grip a Tennis Racket
Gripping a tennis racket is typically done with a continental or semi-Western grip. Grip a tennis racket with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Tennis Forehand
Hitting a tennis forehand properly requires an Eastern or semi-Western grip. Discover more about the tennis forehand with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Tennis Forehand Volley
Hitting a tennis forehand volley is usually done closer to the net. Hit a tennis forehand volley with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Practice Tennis Etiquette
Practice tennis etiquette by remaining quiet when an opponent is hitting the ball. Find out more about proper tennis etiquette with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Two-Hand Backhand in Tennis
When hitting a two-hand backhand in tennis, the body should be closed off to the court. Smash a two-hand backhand in tennis with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Volley in Tennis
Hitting a forehand volley in tennis is the easiest way to win a point. Win points with forehand tennis volleys with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Backhand Volley in Tennis
Start with a tennis racket out in front when hitting a backhand volley. Learn how to hit a backhand volley with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Lob in Tennis
Hit a lob in tennis when an opponent is charging the net. Discover how to hit a tennis lob with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hold a Tennis Racket With a Western Grip
A tennis racket with a Western grip has an octagon-shaped handle. Hold a tennis racket with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Tennis Ball with Topspin
Hitting a tennis ball with topspin requires starting the racket low and lifting up while hitting the ball. Hit a tennis ball with topspin with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video...
How to Fix Your Tennis Serve
When fixing a tennis serve, work on tossing the ball first. Improve a tennis serve with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Backhand Ground Stroke in Tennis
Hitting a backhand ground stroke in tennis can be done with one hand or two. Learn how to hit a backhand ground stroke with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Keep Score in Tennis
Scoring in tennis is kept by no-ad scoring and regular scoring. Keep score in a tennis match with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
How to Hit a Flat Serve in Tennis
When hitting a flat serve in tennis, toss the ball high, and reach forward to hit the shot. Hit a flat serve with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.
What Are the Health Benefits of Playing Tennis
Tennis is a great sport for staying healthy as it provides cardiovascular exercise and assists in burning a great deal of calories. Discover the health benefits of tennis, a sport that is both...
Hitting a Tennis Ball
When hitting a tennis ball, make sure to look directly at the ball and to drive through the ball without rushing to get to the finish. Hit a tennis ball in the sweet spot of a tennis racket with...
How to Correctly Hit a Tennis Ball
A correct hit of a tennis ball is when the ball is hit in front of the body and over the front foot. Follow through up and above the shoulder when hitting a tennis ball with advice from a USPTA...
Best Rackets for Tennis Elbow
If a person has tennis elbow, the racket that they use should have a wide head and a flexible frame. Avoid excessive vibration through the arm when hitting a tennis ball with information from a...
About Tennis Racket Stringing Machines
Stringing machines for tennis rackets can usually be broken down into the mounting system, the tension system and the clamping system. Discover how tennis racket stringing machines work with...
About Tennis Rackets
A tennis racket is generally a frame connected to a handle that is also connected to strings, which creates a catching system. Discover how tennis rackets have evolved over the years with...
What Are Tennis Rackets Made Of?
In general, tennis rackets are made of a variety of materials, including Kevlar, fiberglass and graphite. Discover how wood tennis rackets became replaced with other materials with information...
About US Open Tennis
In tennis, the U.S. Open is a tournament in Flushing Meadows that is one of the world's four grand slam events. Learn about the history of the U.S. Open with information from a USPTA certified...
What a Tennis Ball Is Made Of
A tennis ball is made out of rubber, an adhesive and felt, which can vary depending on the surface of play. Discover how tennis balls are made with information from a USPTA certified tennis pro in...
Facts About Tennis Balls
Tennis balls have a standardized size and, in general, are pressurized to 12 pounds per square inch. Find out some facts about tennis balls, such as what materials they are made of, with...
How to Measure a Tennis Racket
In tennis, a racket's length is generally 27 1/2 inches from the head to the butt plate. Find out about different measurements of tennis rackets with help from a USPTA certified tennis pro in this...
How to Buy a Tennis Racket
When buying a tennis racket, it helps to consider the factors of cost and how much time the player is willing to invest. Test a tennis racket before buying it with advice from a USPTA certified...
How to Select a Tennis Racket
When picking out a tennis racket, consider the size of the head, the weight of the racket and the strings that are going to be used. Discover the variety of options offered in modern tennis...
How to Choose a Tennis Racket for Beginners
A beginning tennis player should avoid spending money on an expensive tennis racket, and they should look for a racket that isn't extremely light or heavy. Pick out a racket with a large head for...
How to Calculate the Head Size of a Tennis Racket
In order to calculate the size of a tennis racket's head, wrap a string around the circumference of the head, make a square out of it and calculate the area of a square. Check to see if a tennis...
How Has the Tennis Racket Changed Over the Years?
The tennis racket used to have a smaller head, a longer neck and a longer body. Discover how wooden rackets gave way to aluminum and steel tennis rackets with information from a USPTA certified...
How Do You Keep Score in the Game of Tennis?
In tennis, score is kept on the point, the game and the set, and any time a ball bounces twice a point is scored. Find out the difference between no-add and regular scoring in tennis with...
How Do Tennis Balls Lose Their Bounce?
Tennis balls become less bouncy when the pressurized gas on the inside escapes and the ball can be squeezed easily. Learn how to tell if a tennis ball is losing its bounce with information from a...
How Long Do Tennis Balls Last?
The life of a tennis ball depends on the player, and they can last anywhere from one match to three or four. Discover the different ways in which tennis balls can wear out with information from a...