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Jeff's Tennis Blog December 2003 Archive

By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide to Tennis

A Closer Look at String Tension

Friday December 26, 2003
Understanding how energy dynamics in the ball-string interaction govern the effect of different string tensions in tennis racquets.

Finding the Right Tennis Lessons for Kids

Friday December 26, 2003
Which type of tennis lesson will my kid enjoy most? In which will he/she learn fastest? Are private lessons better than group lessons?

The Best Tennis Practice Games: "Smash and Volley"

Friday December 26, 2003
A great tennis game for one intermediate to advanced player and two beginner to advanced players.

How to Learn and Use the Drop Shot

Friday December 19, 2003
A learning progression, drills, and strategic advice to help you develop an effective drop shot.

Buying the Right Length Racquet for a Junior Player

Friday December 19, 2003
How to use age, size, strength, and experience to choose the right length tennis racquet for a junior player.

Have Some Real Fun Playing With a Beginner

Friday December 19, 2003
A drill sequence and game for a beginner and advanced tennis player.

Buying an Adult Tennis Racquet

Friday December 12, 2003
How to choose and buy the right adult tennis racquet.

Tackling the Temperamental Service Toss

Friday December 12, 2003
Why the service toss can be tricky and how to make it reliable: one of the easiest ways to improve your serve in tennis.

How to Become a Teaching Pro - Part III

Friday December 12, 2003
The best and the worst of life as a professional tennis instructor.

Five Great Shot Combinations

Friday December 5, 2003
How to set yourself up for an easy winner using positioning and specific combinations of shot placement and spin.

Tennis Racquet FAQ

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

The Lob Game

Friday December 5, 2003
A great game for 4-10 intermediate or better tennis players.

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