Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how to hit the jumping backhand overhead.

How to correct specific problems with your serve: tips for flat, slice, twist, and topspin serves.

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

Photos of the major two-handed backhand grips, with comments on their strengths and weaknesses.

Few athletes have contributed as much as did Arthur Ashe.

Answers to questions from tennis parents about lessons for their kids, choosing a racquet or a good pro, practicing, motivating, and more.

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

How to win more tennis matches with better strategy at the beginner through early intermediate levels.

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

A tennis lesson using full-speed and slow-motion videos to help you learn the twist serve, one of the two kick serves.

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

Jail and Around the World are two great tennis games for large groups of kids.