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Jeff's Tennis Blog February 2004 Archive

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

Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

Friday February 27, 2004
Answers to your questions about the basics of serving in tennis, including stance, toss, point of contact, and the serve swing.

How to Beat Four Major Types of Tennis Opponent

Friday February 27, 2004
How to find a winning strategy against dinkers, moon-ballers, power baseliners, and serve-and-volleyers.

Five Mental Toughness Tips

Friday February 27, 2004
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.

Who Wants to Be a Tennis Gear Millionaire?

Friday February 20, 2004
See whether your knowledge of tennis equipment is worth a million bucks.

Four Safe Ways to Be More Aggressive

Friday February 20, 2004
If you're not trying some of these tactics to make your tennis more aggressive, you're probably playing it so safe that you're at greater risk of losing.

No Experience Required

Friday February 20, 2004
A step-by-step progression of hitting drills that two beginners can use to learn to rally together.

One-Handed Topspin Backhand on Low Ball - Video with Analysis

Friday February 13, 2004
Video clip of a classic topspin backhand on a low ball, using an Eastern backhand grip, with instructional comments on key points of grip, stance, power production, and swing path.

Arthur Ashe: Much More Than Tennis

Friday February 13, 2004
Few athletes have contributed as much as did Arthur Ashe.

Tennis Serving Quiz

Friday February 13, 2004
Learn more about the tennis serve by testing your knowledge of service tosses and flat, topspin, twist, and slice serves.

Tennis Doubles FAQ

Friday February 6, 2004
Answers to your questions about doubles positioning and strategy, including roles of the server, the receiver, and the partner of each.

Tennis Racquet Specifications Generator

Friday February 6, 2004
Answer ten questions to get recommended specifications for the best tennis racquet to suit your game.

Forehand Repair

Friday February 6, 2004
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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