Answers to your questions about string tension, types, materials, power, control, comfort, and more.

Test your knowledge of drop shots, half volleys, drop volleys, and lobs.

How to use age, size, strength, and experience to choose the right length tennis racquet for a junior player.

Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how and why to hit the two-handed backhand on the rise.

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

Proven tactics to toughen up your defensive tennis.

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

Test your knowledge of the sometimes subtle Code of Tennis with this fun, self-grading quiz.

Platform tennis is the one racquet sport you can play outdoors year-round, even in snow country.

Stop-action photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on the semi-open, Semi-Western forehand.

How to correct specific problems with your serve.

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