1. Home
  2. Sports
  3. Tennis
photo of Jeff Cooper

Jeff's Tennis Blog August 2003 Archive

By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide to Tennis since 1998

Tennis Doubles FAQ

Friday August 29, 2003
Answers to your questions about doubles positioning and strategy, including roles of the server, the receiver, and the partner of each.

Classic Versus Western Forehand

Friday August 29, 2003
These two forehand stroking styles are quite different, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages in tennis.

Be Fun to Have On Court: Tennis Etiquette and Efficiency

Friday August 29, 2003
Some commonly neglected points of tennis etiquette that will help you have more fun and get better exercise.

Win More Matches in Girls' High School Tennis

Tuesday August 26, 2003
Strokes and strategies that work well against the average high school girls' tennis team player.

U.S. Open History Maze

Friday August 22, 2003
Try to weave your way through ten variably tough questions about U.S. Open history.

Tennis on the Cheap

Friday August 22, 2003
If you don't think your budget is ready for tennis, here are some ideas that will change your mind: tips on saving money on lessons, racquets, and court time.

Have Some Real Fun Playing Tennis With a Beginner

Friday August 22, 2003
A drill sequence and game for a beginner and advanced tennis player.

Tennis Footwork Warmup

Tuesday August 19, 2003
A sequence of footwork drills for use as a warmup and to improve court coverage in tennis.

Volley Drills and Games

Friday August 15, 2003
How to improve your net play through volley drills and games you can do with a friend.

Sports That Hurt Your Tennis

Friday August 15, 2003
Sports that might corrupt your tennis strokes.

Five Mental Toughness Tips

Tuesday August 12, 2003
Get your mind to be a partner, not an extra opponent, on the tennis court. Here are five top tips to use in your mental toughness training.

Tennis Rules Quiz

Friday August 8, 2003
Test your knowledge of the rules of tennis with this fun quiz that grades itself and shows you the correct answers when needed.

Backhand Repair

Friday August 8, 2003
How to fix problems with your backhand.

Simple Guide to Forehand Grips

Friday August 8, 2003
An easy way to compare the Continental, Eastern, Western, and Semi-Western forehand grips.

Tennis String FAQ

Thursday August 7, 2003
Answers to your questions about tennis string tension, types, gauges, repairs, restringing, and more.

Learning the Twist (Kick) Serve

Thursday August 7, 2003
The advantages of kick serves and how to hit the twist.

Is Your Court Positioning Worth a Million?

Friday August 1, 2003
Test your knowledge of court positioning for singles and doubles in tennis.

Tackling the Temperamental Toss

Friday August 1, 2003
Why the service toss can be tricky and how to make it reliable.

Explore Tennis

About.com Special Features

Learn to Pitch

Strike out the competition with these step-by-step pictorials. More >

Introduction to Pilates

Learning Pilates fundamentals can help you get the most out of your exercise regime. More >

  1. Home
  2. Sports
  3. Tennis

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.