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Jeff's Tennis Blog November 2004 Archive

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

Step by Step - How to Hit the Jumping Backhand Overhead

Friday November 26, 2004
Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how to hit the jumping backhand overhead, including grip, racquet preparation, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

Tennis Racquet FAQ

Friday November 26, 2004
Answers to your questions about tennis racquet weight, balance, length, materials, cost, stringing, stability, and more.

A More Tennis-Like Platform Tennis

Friday November 26, 2004
A variation on platform tennis that gives great practice for full tennis groundstrokes.

Volley Repair

Friday November 19, 2004
How to correct specific problems and hit better volleys in tennis.

Tips for Teaching Tennis to Young Beginners Ages 4-7

Friday November 19, 2004
How to get young beginners off to a fun, successful start in tennis, using easy stroke progressions and the right kinds of drills and games.

Be Fun to Have On Court: Tennis Etiquette and Efficiency

Friday November 19, 2004
Some commonly neglected points of tennis etiquette that will help you have more fun and get better exercise.

Topspin Serve - Tennis Video and Analysis

Friday November 12, 2004
A tennis lesson using full-speed and slow-motion videos to help you learn the topspin serve, one of the two kick serves used primarily as second serves in intermediate and advanced ... Read More

Tennis Shoe FAQ

Friday November 12, 2004
Answers to your questions about tennis shoe types, materials, wear, repair, and more.

Five Mental Toughness Tips

Friday November 12, 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.

Tennis Strings and Stringing Quiz

Friday November 5, 2004
How tight is your knowledge of the effects of string type and stringing choices on racquet performance, arm safety, and stroke production?

Platform Tennis

Friday November 5, 2004
Platform tennis is the one racquet sport you can play outdoors year-round, even in snow country.

Life as a Teaching Pro

Friday November 5, 2004
The best and the worst of life as a professional tennis instructor.

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