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The rules of ping-pong begin with the fact that each game should go up until 11 points, and the winner must win by two points. Learn about what makes a serve legal in ping-pong with help from the...

Ping-pong began as a parlor game in the 1880s with early attempts to move tennis indoors to play at a table. Discover how the name "ping-pong" was meant to mimic the sound of the ball hitting the...

When learning how to return the ball in ping-pong, it's important to learn about spins and how to defend different types of spins. Find out how to look at the direction of an opponent's paddle...

Spin is created in ping-pong when a paddle moves in any direction, such as the top spin created when the paddle moves upwards. Discover how the key to spin is making the ball bounce off the paddle...

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...

The tennis racket drill helps improve the golf swing by performing half swings to develop correct rotation in the shoulders. Try the tennis racket drill for golf with tips from a master golf...

To get crushing grip strength, squeeze a tennis ball repeatedly to work the forearms muscles. Get crushing grip strength with tips from a fitness specialist in this free video on toning and...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

To watch tennis online for free, know the best Web sites to visit. Find out how to watch tennis online with tips from a tennis coach in this free video about watching tennis games.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...