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Jeff's Tennis Blog August 2005 Archive

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

Sharapova and Federer Top US Open Seeds

Friday August 26, 2005
The top seeds for the 2005 US Open are Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer. Sharapova had just gained the world number one ranking Monday, then the seeds were announced ... Read More

U.S. Open Trivia Quiz

Friday August 26, 2005
A fun quiz on U.S. Open history, statistics, and assorted facts.

How to Beat Four Major Types of Tennis Opponent

Friday August 26, 2005
How to find a winning strategy against dinkers, moon-ballers, power baseliners, and serve-and-volleyers.

Backhand FAQ

Friday August 19, 2005
Answers to questions on grips, stances, spins, and one hand versus two.

Strings and Stringing Quiz

Friday August 19, 2005
How tight is your knowledge of the effects of string type and stringing choices on racquet performance, arm safety, and stroke production?

Win More Matches in Girls' High School Tennis

Friday August 19, 2005
How to shake the consistency of the average high school girls' tennis team player.

Rules Quiz

Friday August 12, 2005
Test your knowledge of the rules of tennis with this fun quiz that grades itself and shows you the correct answer when needed.

Racquet FAQ

Friday August 12, 2005
Answers to your questions about tennis racquet weight, balance, length, materials, cost, stringing, stability, and more.

Top Five Mistakes of Inexperienced Tennis Competitors

Friday August 12, 2005
Learn to avoid these five common mistakes in tennis strategy and stroke selection.

Forehand FAQ

Friday August 5, 2005
Answers to your questions about the Eastern, Semi-Western, and Western styles; open and square stances; and when to use topspin, slice, and flat strokes.

Volley Repair

Friday August 5, 2005
How to correct specific problems and hit better volleys.

Topspin Serve - Video and Analysis

Friday August 5, 2005
A tennis lesson using full-speed and slow-motion videos to help you learn the topspin serve, one of the two kick serves used primarily as second serves in intermediate and advanced ... Read More

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