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Jeff's Tennis Blog June 2004 Archive

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

Wimbledon History Maze

Friday June 25, 2004
Try to weave your way through ten variably tough questions about Wimbledon history.

Buying a Tennis Racquet for a Beginner

Friday June 25, 2004
How to choose the right tennis racquet for a beginner, based on price, power, materials, weight, length, and balance.

How to Hit the Half Volley

Friday June 25, 2004
Tips on grip choices and swing mechanics to make your half volley a reliable defensive shot and a potential weapon.

Slice Backhand - Video and Analysis

Friday June 18, 2004
Wimbledon grass is the ideal surface for the low-skidding slice backhand. Learn this important shot through a video clip and instructional comments on footwork, grip, stance, power production, ... Read More

Tennis Racquet FAQ

Friday June 18, 2004
Answers to your questions about tennis racquet weight, balance, length, materials, cost, stringing, stability, and more.

Simple Introduction to Tennis Scoring for Beginners

Friday June 18, 2004
A simple introduction to the basic scoring and procedures for playing a tennis match: the system of points, games, tie-breaks, sets, and matches explained for beginners.

Doubles FAQ

Friday June 11, 2004
Answers to your questions about doubles positioning and strategy, including roles of the server, the receiver, and the partner of each.

Tennis Balls Quiz

Friday June 11, 2004
A fun quiz on tennis ball types, bounce and weight standards, history, and current use.

Best Practice Games: "Five Person"

Friday June 11, 2004
A popular game for groups of three to five intermediate to advanced tennis players.

Spin Serves FAQ

Friday June 4, 2004
How to hit ten different spin serves, including topspin, twist, and slice; which spins are best for first and second serves; and which work best against tall or short receivers.

How to Win on Clay

Friday June 4, 2004
Has the French Open inspired you to go play in the dirt? Get some tips that will help you bring a little Roland Garros flavor to the courts down ... Read More

Volley Repair

Friday June 4, 2004
How to correct specific problems and hit better volleys in tennis.

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