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Jeff's Tennis Blog March 2005 Archive

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

Tennis Racquet FAQ

Friday March 25, 2005
Answers to your questions about tennis racquet weight, balance, length, materials, cost, stringing, stability, and more.

Wind Tactics Quiz

Friday March 25, 2005
A fun quiz for advanced tennis players on using the wind to enhance spin and placement.

Basic Eastern Topspin Forehand Video with Analysis

Friday March 25, 2005
Video clip of a classic eastern topspin forehand, with instructional comments on key points of grip, stance, power production, and swing path.

How to Handle The Spin Meister

Friday March 18, 2005
Suggested strategies and tactics for playing against the heavy topspins, backspins, and sidespins of the spin meister.

Tennis Racquets Quiz

Friday March 18, 2005
If spring has you thinking about a new racquet, this fun, challenging quiz on tennis racquet balance, weight, swingweight, stringing patterns, power, sweet spots, and construction will help you ... Read More

Basic Serving FAQ

Friday March 18, 2005
Answers to your questions about the basics of serving in tennis, including stance, grip, toss, point of contact, and the serve swing for first and second serves.

Court Positioning Quiz

Friday March 11, 2005
Test your knowledge of court positioning for singles and doubles, millionaire-style.

Tennis Shoes FAQ

Friday March 11, 2005
Answers to your questions about tennis shoe types, materials, wear, repair, and more.

Five Mental Toughness Tips for Tennis

Friday March 11, 2005
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.

Swinging Volley - Video and Analysis

Friday March 4, 2005
Video clip of a swinging volley, with instructional comments on strategic uses, grips, footwork, backswing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

Tennis Balls Quiz

Friday March 4, 2005
A fun quiz on tennis ball types, bounce and weight standards, history, and current use.

Volley Drills and Games

Friday March 4, 2005
How to improve your net play through volley drills and games you can do with a friend.

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