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Jeff's Tennis Blog July 2006 Archive

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

Court Positioning Quiz

Friday July 28, 2006
Test your knowledge of court positioning for singles and doubles. Each question shows you a court diagram from which you choose the correct position for the given scenario.

Backhand Repair

Friday July 28, 2006
Learn how to fix problems with your backhand. Specific changes in technique are suggested for each type of undesirable result, such as hitting long.

Top Five Mistakes of Inexperienced Competitors

Friday July 28, 2006
Learn to avoid five common mistakes in tennis strategy and stroke selection. Most intermediates and beginners lose at least one point per game due to these easily correctable ... Read More

Photo Lesson: The Topspin-Slice Power First Serve

Friday July 21, 2006
Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the topspin-slice serve, the most common first serve and the most powerful spin serve used in advanced tennis. Comments explain ... Read More

Groundstroke Quiz

Friday July 21, 2006
Test your knowledge of forehands and backhands. Questions include Eastern, Western, Continental, two-handed, one-handed, topspin, flat, and backspin groundstrokes.

Return of Serve FAQ

Friday July 21, 2006
Learn mental and physical service return techniques, including adjustments in your backswing and spin, that you can use to return hard, kick, and slice serves. Convert your return of ... Read More

Racquets FAQ

Friday July 14, 2006
Find answers to your questions about tennis racquets. Topics include weight, balance, length, materials, cost, stringing, stability, and more.

Photo Tour of the Forehand Grips

Friday July 14, 2006
Close-up photos illustrate the Eastern, Semi-Western, Western, Continental, and Hawaiian forehand grips. Comments discuss each grip's strengths and weaknesses, spin potential, and ideal point of contact.

Volley Drills and Games

Friday July 14, 2006
Learn how to improve your net play through volley drills and games you can do with a friend. In this mixture of drills you should find at least ... Read More

First Wimbledon Title for Mauresmo; Fourth for Federer

Sunday July 9, 2006
Amelie Mauresmo defeated Justine Henin-Hardenne 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to claim her second Grand Slam title and her first at Wimbledon. Both women played well, but Mauresmo kept her ... Read More

Photo Lesson: The Backhand Sidespin Slice

Friday July 7, 2006
Look for lots of slice backhands from all four of Wimbledon's singles finalists. A fast, low slice takes maximum advantage of grass's low bounces. Photos illustrate this step-by-step ... Read More

Volleys Quiz

Friday July 7, 2006
Wimbledon's courts aren't playing as fast as they used to, so baseline play has a much better chance of success, but the volley still has higher value at Wimbledon than ... Read More

How to Make a Serve Trainer

Friday July 7, 2006
One trait all of the big first serves you see at Wimbledon have in common is a point of contact near the full upward extension of the server. Here's ... Read More

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