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Jeff's Tennis Blog September 2003 Archive

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

Tennis Court Surfaces FAQ

Friday September 26, 2003
Answers to your questions about fast, slow, red clay, Har Tru, Rebound Ace, hard, grass, and carpet tennis court surfaces.

Top Five Mistakes of Inexperienced Tennis Competitors

Friday September 26, 2003
Learn to avoid these five common mistakes in tennis strategy and stroke selection.

Buying the Right Length Tennis Racquet for a Junior Player

Friday September 26, 2003
How to use age, size, strength, and experience to choose the right length tennis racquet for a junior player.

Playing Tennis in the Wind

Friday September 19, 2003
It doesn't take an Isabel to make tennis more complicated. Any signifanct wind presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Learn how to use the wind to your ... Read More

Volley Repair

Friday September 19, 2003
How to correct specific problems and hit better volleys.

Court Surfaces Quiz

Friday September 19, 2003
Test your knowledge of the three main types of outdoor tennis court surfaces.

Tennis Grips FAQ

Friday September 12, 2003
Answers to your questions about Eastern, Western, Semi-Western, Continental, one-handed, and two-handed grips for forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, and overheads.

Who Wants to Be a Tennis Gear Millionaire?

Friday September 12, 2003
See whether your knowledge of tennis equipment is worth a million dollars.

The Origins and Early History of Tennis

Friday September 12, 2003
Did tennis originate in ancient Egypt or in the courtyards of 11th century French monasteries?

Female Tennis Pros Quiz

Friday September 5, 2003
This fun quiz focuses on the career accomplishments of the world's top female tennis pros. It will grade itself, and if you miss a question about one of ... Read More

Tennis Racquet FAQ

Friday September 5, 2003
Answers to your questions about tennis racquet weight, balance, length, materials, cost, stringing, stability, and more.

Forehand Repair

Friday September 5, 2003
How to fix problems with your forehand in tennis: adjusting your forehand grip, swing, stance, and timing to hit better forehands.

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