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Jeff's Tennis Blog April 2004 Archive

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

Doubles Maze

Friday April 30, 2004
Try to weave your way through ten tennis doubles strategy questions with as few steps as possible.

Tennis Ball FAQ

Friday April 30, 2004
Answers to your questions about tennis ball types, colors, bounce, fuzz, durability, repressurizing, and more.

Win With Consistency

Friday April 30, 2004
How to play consistent tennis and win more matches.

The Figure 8 Loosening Exercise - Video and Comments

Friday April 23, 2004
A pre-match tennis exercise, illustrated with a video clip, to loosen and warm up your arm, shoulder, and torso.

Overhead Repair

Friday April 23, 2004
How to correct specific problems with your overhead smash.

Encourage Your Opponent's Unforced Errors

Friday April 23, 2004
Five tennis shots that tend to make your opponent miss when he thinks he shouldn't.

Win More Matches in Boys' High School Tennis

Friday April 16, 2004
How to beat the two main types of player you'll encounter in boys' high school tennis.

Tennis Parents FAQ

Friday April 16, 2004
Answers to questions from tennis parents about lessons for their kids, choosing a racquet or a good pro, practicing, motivating, and more.

Buying a Racquet for a Beginner

Friday April 16, 2004
How to choose the right tennis racquet for a beginner, based on price, power, materials, weight, length, and balance.

Tennis in the Wind Tactics Quiz

Friday April 9, 2004
A fun quiz for advanced tennis players on using the wind to enhance spin and placement tactics.

Tennis Racquet FAQ

Friday April 9, 2004
Answers to your questions about tennis racquet weight, balance, length, materials, cost, stringing, stability, and more.

Have Some Real Fun Playing Tennis With a Beginner

Friday April 9, 2004
A drill sequence and game for a beginner and advanced tennis player.

Is Your Court Positioning Worth a Million?

Friday April 2, 2004
Test your knowledge of court positioning for singles and doubles in tennis.

Tennis Shoe FAQ

Friday April 2, 2004
Answers to your questions about tennis shoe types, materials, wear, repair, and more.

Top Five Mistakes of Inexperienced Tennis Competitors

Friday April 2, 2004
Learn to avoid these five common mistakes in tennis strategy and stroke selection.

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