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Jeff's Tennis Blog May 2005 Archive

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

One-Handed Backhand On the Rise - Video and Analysis

Friday May 27, 2005
Video clip of a one-handed backhand on the rise, with instructional comments on strategic advantages, grips, footwork, backswing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

Serve Repair

Friday May 27, 2005
How to correct specific problems with your serve: tips for flat, slice, twist, and topspin serves.

Finding the Right Tennis Lessons for Kids

Friday May 27, 2005
Which type of tennis lesson will my kid enjoy most? In which will he/she learn fastest? Are private lessons better than group lessons?

Roland Garros 2005 Underway

Monday May 23, 2005
Lindsay Davenport (1), Maria Sharapova (2), Roger Federer (1), and Andy Roddick (2) have the top singles seedings for this year's French Open. Starring in every year's competition at ... Read More

Doubles FAQ

Friday May 20, 2005
Answers to your questions about doubles positioning and strategy, including roles of the server, the receiver, and the partner of each.

Step-by-Step: How to Hit the Forehand Drop Shot

Friday May 20, 2005
Stop-action photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the forehand drop shot.

Buying a Tennis Racquet for a Beginner

Friday May 20, 2005
How to choose the right tennis racquet for a beginner, based on price, power, materials, weight, length, and balance.

How to Handle an All-Court Opponent

Friday May 13, 2005
Strategies and tactics you can try against the most complete type of tennis opponent, the all-court player.

Racquets Quiz

Friday May 13, 2005
A fun, challenging quiz on tennis racquet balance, weight, swingweight, stringing patterns, power, sweet spots, and construction.

Photo Tour of the Forehand Grips

Friday May 13, 2005
Close-up photos of the Eastern, Semi-Western, Western, Continental, and Hawaiian forehand grips for tennis, with comments on their strengths and weaknesses, spin potentials, and points of contact.

Groundstroke Quiz

Friday May 6, 2005
Test your knowledge of forehands and backhands: Eastern, Western, Continental, two-handed, one-handed, topspin, flat, and backspin. This fun quiz grades itself and shows you the correct answers where needed.

Step by Step - How to Hit the Jumping Backhand Overhead

Friday May 6, 2005
Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how to hit the jumping backhand overhead.

Top Five Mistakes of Inexperienced Tennis Competitors

Friday May 6, 2005
Learn to avoid these five common mistakes in tennis strategy and stroke selection.

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