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From serving the tennis ball to volleying, hitting forehand and backhand shots, and developing your game strategy, learn all about how to play tennis, plus get tips for taking your game to the next level in these free online tennis lessons on video.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Tennis is a great sport for people of all ages. Get an overview of the game of tennis and who can play it in this free online tennis lesson video.
A tennis racket, a pair of sneakers, a shirt and some shorts are all you need to get started playing tennis. Learn more about how to get started playing the sport of tennis in this free online tennis lesson video.
Since tennis involves a lot of sprinting, it's a good idea to stretch and warm up your muscles before playing. Learn how to stretch before a game of tennis in this free online tennis lesson video.
Playing tennis requires good hand-eye coordination. Learn an exercise that will help you improve your hand-eye coordination for playing the game of tennis in this free online tennis lesson video.
Volleying, or hitting the tennis ball back and forth across the net, can help you prepare for playing tennis games. Learn tips and techniques on how to volley in this free online tennis lesson video.
The right form and technique can help you serve the ball like a tennis pro! Learn tips and techniques on how to serve in the game of tennis in this free online video tennis lesson.
Two basic shots are used for returning a serve or playing gin in tennis: the forehand shot and the backhand shot. Learn how to position yourself on the court when waiting for a serve, plus get tips on forehand shots in this free online tennis lesson video.
The backhand shot in tennis takes practice to perfect. Learn tips and techniques on how to position yourself for a backhand shot in the game of tennis in this free online tennis lesson video.
When playing tennis, try to hit the ball so that your opponent has to constantly stay in motion. Learn tips and techniques on shot strategy in the game of tennis in this free online tennis lesson video.
A good lob shot in tennis usually hits on the other side of the court beyond the serve line. Learn tips and techniques on how to hit lob shots in the game of tennis in this free online tennis lesson video.
Find out when a lob shot is a strategically good shot in the game of tennis, plus learn how to make a lob shot in this free online tennis lesson video.
A drop shot in the game of tennis is a great shot to use when your opponent is playing deep. Learn tips and techniques on how to hit a drop shot in the game of tennis in this free online tennis lesson video.
Hitting deep base line shots is a good way to set up for hitting a drop shot in the game of tennis. Learn how to make a deep base line shot in this free online tennis lesson video.
Out of bounds rules in tennis depend on whether you are playing a singles or doubles game. Learn about out of bounds lines in tennis and how a tennis court is laid out in this free online tennis lesson video.
When should you decide to charge the net in the game of tennis? Find out plus get tips and techniques on spiking the tennis ball from the net in this free online tennis lesson video, with advice on tennis playing strategy.
Find out how to keep score in the game of tennis, plus get tips on tennis strategy and techniques, in this free online tennis lesson video.
Get an overview of tennis tips, strategies and techniques for beginning players and anyone who wants to improve their game in this free online tennis lesson video.
Since ancient times, people have been playing tennis as recreation and sport. The term “lawn tennis” was coined in 1874 by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield and the game was devised from royal tennis which was played in 12th century France. The game has many rules and has been played different ways over the centuries. Tennis games consist of one to five sets, the winner has to meet a certain requirement (ex. one set or three out of five). Most matches consist of three sets, the winner being the player who wins two out of three sets. To win a set, the player has to win the majority of games within the set, ending with six. Each game is made up of points. The winner of the game has to win at least four points and has to have at least two points difference between their score and the other player’s score.
Learn the basics of tennis from our expert in these instructional videos. Learn how to hit the ball using different strokes such as forehand, backhand, and volley. Tennis can be played on different types of courts such as hard courts, indoor courts, grass courts, and clay courts. Learn how to serve the tennis ball swiftly, effectively, and accurately in order to win a point. Get extensive information on the equipment and accessories needed to play tennis including tennis balls, tennis rackets, court shoes, and appropriate attire for a tennis match. Advance your tennis skills with these videos or learn the basics and begin a new hobby!
Shannon Hurr Shannon Hurr started playing tennis when he was ten years old and has been playing ever since. He loves to teach the game to people of all ages.dkdk
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