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Jeff's Tennis Blog August 2006 Archive

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

US Open: Tournament Profile

Friday August 25, 2006
The US Open runs from August 28 to September 10 this year. This profile includes basic facts about the US Open, analysis of which types of shots tend to ... Read More

Singles Maze

Friday August 25, 2006
Try to weave your way through ten singles strategy questions with as few steps as possible. As you watch the US Open over the next couple of weeks, you'll ... Read More

Spin Serves FAQ

Friday August 25, 2006
Find answers to questions about ten different spin serves, including topspin, twist, and slice. Learn which spins are best for first and second serves and which work best against ... Read More

Photo Lesson - How to Hit the Heavy Slice Serve

Friday August 18, 2006
Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the heavy slice serve. The nearly pure sidespin on this serve makes it curve sharply to the left as ... Read More

US Open Trivia Quiz - 2006 Edition

Friday August 18, 2006
The US Open starts on August 28 this year. Here's a newly revised version of this fun quiz on some more and less important facts a US Open fan ... Read More

Win More Matches in Girls' High School Tennis

Friday August 18, 2006
Learn how to shake the consistency of the average high school girls' tennis team player. Among the many tactics suggested here, you'll find at least a few that you ... Read More

Racquets Quiz

Friday August 11, 2006
Try this fun, challenging quiz on racquet balance, weight, swingweight, stringing patterns, power, sweet spots, and construction. It will show you the correct answers when needed and report your ... Read More

Doubles FAQ

Friday August 11, 2006
Find answers to your questions about doubles positioning and strategy. Topics include roles of the server, the receiver, and the partner of each.

Winning Singles Strategies at the Beginner Plus Level

Friday August 11, 2006
Learn how to win more tennis matches with better strategy at the beginner through early intermediate levels. Strokes usually improve gradually Learning to use your current strokes more ... Read More

The One-Handed Backhand Topspin Lob - Photo Step-by-Step Lesson

Friday August 4, 2006
Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the one-handed backhand topspin lob. This shot is relatively difficult to execute, but it's usually a clean winner if your ... Read More

Adapting to Heat Cold and Sun Quiz

Friday August 4, 2006
For much of the globe that's having summer now, it's a hot one. This quiz on adapting to heat, cold, and sun conditions in tennis will give you a ... Read More

Tennis Ball FAQ

Friday August 4, 2006
Find answers to all kinds of questions about tennis balls. Topics include ball types, colors, bounce, fuzz, durability, repressurizing, and more.

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