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Jeff's Tennis Blog July 2004 Archive

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

Backhand Repair

Friday July 30, 2004
How to fix problems with your backhand in tennis.

Winning Singles Strategies at the Beginner Plus Level

Friday July 30, 2004
How to win more tennis matches with better strategy at the beginner through early intermediate levels.

Debunking Five Big Tennis Myths

Friday July 30, 2004
If you're trying to snap your wrist, plant your feet, or stay down with the ball, you might have been misled by one of the popular tennis myths.

Return of Serve FAQ

Friday July 23, 2004
Mental and physical service return techniques, including adjustments in your backswing and spin, that you can use to return hard, kick, and slice serves.

Tennis Shoe FAQ

Friday July 23, 2004
Tennis shoe types, materials, wear, repair, and more.

No Experience Required

Friday July 23, 2004
A step-by-step progression of hitting drills that two beginners can use to learn to rally together.

The Code of Tennis Quiz

Friday July 16, 2004
Test your knowledge of the sometimes subtle Code of Tennis with this fun, self-grading quiz.

Five Great Shot Combinations

Friday July 16, 2004
How to set yourself up for an easy winner using positioning and specific combinations of shot placement and spin.

Tennis Ball FAQ

Friday July 9, 2004
Answers to your questions about tennis ball types, colors, bounce, fuzz, durability, repressurizing, and more.

Is Your Court Positioning Worth a Million?

Friday July 9, 2004
Test your knowledge of court positioning for singles and doubles in tennis.

Basic One-Handed Topspin Backhand - Video with Analysis

Friday July 9, 2004
Video clip of a basic, one-handed backhand with moderate topspin, using an Eastern backhand grip, with instructional comments on key points of grip, stance, power production, and swing path.

Tennis Strings and Stringing Quiz

Friday July 2, 2004
How tight is your knowledge of the effects of string type and stringing choices on racquet performance, arm safety, and stroke production?

Basic Serving FAQ

Friday July 2, 2004
Want an Andy Roddick serve that booms in at 140+? Here's where to start.

Forehand Repair

Friday July 2, 2004
Is your forehand not quite on a par with Maria Sharapova's? Here are some specific fixes for forehands that aren't finding their target.

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