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Tennis Racquet Glossary

Much more than simple definitions, the entries in this glossary explain racquet technology in sufficient depth to help you make better choices for your game and your arm.

Racquets and Strings
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Rankings Mini-Quiz: Week of 02-13-12

Monday February 13, 2012

Who jumped up to #2 in the WTA rankings between last week and this week?

Who is the highest-ranked ATP player this week whose point total, but not ranking, has changed since last week?

The Topspin Serve: Photo Lesson

Friday February 10, 2012
Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the topspin serve, the easier to learn of the two kick serves used most often as second serves in tennis.

Soft Tennis

Tuesday February 7, 2012
Soft Tennis is gaining popularity all over the world, and for good reason; it's better exercise, gentler on the arm, and easier to learn than regular tennis.

Rankings Mini-Quiz: Week of 02-06-12

Tuesday February 7, 2012

Who is the highest-ranked ATP player this week whose ranking has changed since last week?

Both last week and this week, how many players in the WTA top thirty are not from Europe?

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