Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the heavy slice serve. The heavy slice serve has nearly pure sidespin that makes it curve sharply to the left ... Read More

This quiz is challenging enough to contribute at least a new insight or two to most who try it. It will tell you the correct answer when you miss ... Read More

Find answers to a wide range of questions about forehands. Topics include the Eastern, Semi-Western, and Western styles; the open and square stances; and when to use topspin, ... Read More

Learn how to choose the right tennis racquet for a beginner. A beginner racquet doesn't have to be expensive to be suitable.

If you want to understand racquets, strings, and balls without reading an enormous volume, Technical Tennis by Rod Cross and Crawford Lindsey might be just what you're looking for. ... Read More

Photos and animation illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the backhand drop volley. When you have to hit a volley from below the top of the ... Read More

Learn the basic scoring and procedures for playing a tennis match. This article explains the system of points, games, tie-breaks, sets, and matches in terms that beginners should find ... Read More

Find answers to your questions about which grips to use for different strokes and spins. Which forehand grip is best for topspin? What's the best grip for overheads?

See if your knowledge of drop shots, half volleys, drop volleys, and lobs is worth a million bucks. You can't ask for help from the audience, though.

Did tennis originate in ancient Egypt or in the courtyards of 11th century French monasteries? What were tennis balls made of before the invention of vulcanized rubber?

Find practical suggestions for correcting specific problems with your overhead smash. You'll understand why you're hitting the net, hitting long, or lacking power and how to adjust your swing, ... Read More

Stop-action photos illustrate this tennis lesson on how to hit the basic Eastern forehand. Comments address both beginners and more advanced players.

Find answers to common questions on where to be and where to aim in singles. Topics include offensive and defensive situations on all parts of the court.

Platform tennis is the one racquet sport you can play outdoors year-round, even in snow country. Most clubs start their annual sign-up around mid-autumn, so if you want to ... Read More