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Jeff's Tennis Blog May 2004 Archive

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

French Open History Quiz

Friday May 28, 2004
See how much you know about the history of the French Open, a.k.a. Roland Garros. This quiz will grade itself and show you the correct answers where needed.

Racquet Specifications Generator

Friday May 28, 2004
Answer ten questions to get recommended specifications for the best tennis racquet to suit your game.

Four Safe Ways to Be More Aggressive

Friday May 28, 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.

Slice Forehand Drive - Video and Analysis

Monday May 24, 2004
Video clip of a slice forehand drive, with instructional comments on footwork, grip, stance, power production, and swing path.

Court Surfaces Quiz

Monday May 24, 2004
As the French Open so often proves, tennis is a different game on clay. See how well you understand the differences between clay, grass, and hard courts with this ... Read More

Who Wants to Be a Tennis Gear Millionaire?

Friday May 21, 2004
See if your knowledge of tennis equipment is worth a million bucks.

Attacking the One-Handed Backhand

Friday May 21, 2004
Strategies and tactics that work well against one-handed backhands in tennis.

Groundstroke Quiz

Friday May 14, 2004
Test your knowledge of tennis forehands and backhands: Eastern, Western, Continental, two-handed, one-handed, topspin, flat, and backspin.

Tennis Court Surfaces FAQ

Friday May 14, 2004
Answers to your questions about fast, slow, red clay, Har Tru, Rebound Ace, hard, grass, and carpet tennis court surfaces.

How to Learn and Use the Drop Shot

Friday May 14, 2004
A learning progression, drills, and strategic advice to help you develop an effective drop shot.

Topspin-Slice Serve - Video and Analysis

Friday May 7, 2004
A tennis lesson using full-speed and slow-motion videos to help you learn the topspin-slice serve, the most common first serve used in intermediate and advanced tennis.

Tennis String FAQ

Friday May 7, 2004
Answers to your questions about tennis string tension, types, gauges, repairs, restringing, and more.

Super Shots - The Slice Backhand

Friday May 7, 2004
Strategic uses and hitting techniques for the one-handed slice backhand.

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