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

How to fix problems with your backhand.

Video clip of a basic two-handed backhand, with instructional comments on footwork, grip, stance, power production, and swing path.

The inventors of set scoring for tennis must have understood the value of being able to put your mistakes behind you. Serena Williams and Marat Safin both overcame poor ... Read More

Marat Safin advanced to his third Australian Open final by ending Roger Federer's 26-match winning streak in a high-quality, 5-7, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6(6), 9-7 semifinal. He will face Lleyton ... Read More

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

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.

A walk through the forehand grips used in tennis, with close-up photos and comments on strengths and weaknesses.

The Australian Open gets the 2005 Grand Slam season underway, and court surfaces will have a profound effect on which players take home a major this year. Have some ... Read More

Learn the skill that has been one of Andre Agassi's signature talents.

A fun quiz on the history of the Australian Open tennis tournament and its greatest players.

Answers to your questions about Eastern, Western, Semi-Western, Continental, one-handed, and two-handed grips for forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, and overheads, whether hit flat, slice, or with topspin.

Proven tactics to toughen up your defensive tennis.

Video clip of a forehand drop volley, with instructional comments on strategic purpose, grips, footwork, backswing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

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.

Sports that might corrupt your tennis strokes.