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

Is your knowledge of tennis equipment worth $1,000,000?

Why the service toss can be tricky and how to make it reliable.

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.

How to correct specific problems with your overhead smash.

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

Close-up photos of the Full Eastern, Modified Eastern, Continental, and Western one-handed backhand grips, with comments on their strengths and weaknesses for topspin, slice, and flat backhands.

Test your knowledge of the sometimes subtle Code of Tennis with this fun, self-grading quiz, and you'll know it's not just your imagination when someone isn't behaving properly.

How to play consistent tennis and win more matches.

Test your knowledge of flat, topspin, twist, and slice serves with this fun quiz that grades itself and shows you the right answers if you miss.

How to adjust your grip, swing, stance, and timing to hit better forehands.

How to beat the two main types of player you'll encounter in boys' high school tennis.

Video clips of forehand and backhand half volleys, with instructional comments on footwork, backswing, timing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

Test your knowledge of the rules of tennis with this fun quiz that grades itself.

Answers to your questions about tennis string tension, types, gauges, repairs, restringing, and more.