Australian Open History Quiz
Friday January 30, 2004
A fun quiz on the history of the Australian Open tennis tournament and its greatest players.
Learning the Twist (Kick) Serve for Tennis
Friday January 30, 2004
Those huge bounces on second serves you're seeing at the Australian Open aren't coming just from the Rebound Ace surface. Here's how to put some kick in your serve, ... Read More
An Evolutionary History of Tennis Racquets
Friday January 30, 2004
How tennis racquets have evolved from the earliest pre-racquets through the long wooden era to the advanced technologies we see today.
Major Records in Tennis History Maze
Friday January 23, 2004
Andre Agassi's success at the Australian Open is a key in his climb toward a place among the all-time greats. Have some fun testing your knowledge of who owns ... Read More
Attacking the One-Handed Backhand
Friday January 23, 2004
Does someone at your club remind you of Australian Open top seed, Justine Henin? Here are some tactics that work well against one-handed backhands like (but not -- you ... Read More
Volley Repair
Friday January 23, 2004
How to correct specific problems and hit better volleys.
Court Surfaces FAQ
Monday January 19, 2004
How does the Australian Open's Rebound Ace surface compare to the other Grand Slam court surfaces? Read the FAQ, then test yourself with a Court Surfaces Quiz.
Basic Eastern Topspin Forehand Tennis Video with Analysis
Friday January 16, 2004
Fast-loading video clip of a classic eastern topspin forehand, with instructional comments on key points of grip, stance, power production, and swing path.
Tennis String FAQ
Friday January 16, 2004
Answers to your questions about tennis string tension, types, gauges, repairs, restringing, and more.
Platform Tennis
Friday January 16, 2004
Platform tennis is the one racquet sport you can play outdoors year-round, even in snow country.
Tennis Rules Quiz
Friday January 9, 2004
Test your knowledge of the rules of tennis.
Tennis Grips FAQ
Friday January 9, 2004
Answers to your questions about Eastern, Western, Semi-Western, Continental, one-handed, and two-handed grips for forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, and overheads, whether hit flat, slice, or with topspin.
Winning Singles Strategies at the Beginner Plus Level
Friday January 9, 2004
How to win more tennis matches with better strategy at the beginner through early intermediate levels.
How to Hit the Half Volley
Friday January 2, 2004
Tips on grip choices and swing mechanics to make your half volley a reliable defensive shot and a potential weapon.
Groundstroke Quiz
Friday January 2, 2004
Test your knowledge of tennis forehands and backhands: Eastern, Western, Continental, two-handed, one-handed, topspin, flat, and backspin.
Tennis Racquet Care and Stringing
Friday January 2, 2004
How to keep your tennis racquet performing at its best: tips on racquet stringing and taking care of your racquet frame.