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Jeff's Tennis Blog February 2007 Archive

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

The Code of Tennis Quiz

Tuesday February 27, 2007
If playing honorably is important to you, you should know The Code. Just how honorable you must be will become evident as you take this quiz.

Strings FAQ

Friday February 23, 2007
Find answers to your questions about tennis strings and stringing. Topics include tension, types, gauges, repairs, restringing, and more.

Photo Lesson: The Twist Serve

Friday February 23, 2007
Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the twist serve. The twist is the more difficult (to produce and to return) of the two kick serves used ... Read More

Encourage Your Opponent's Unforced Errors

Friday February 23, 2007
At most levels of tennis competition, you're much more likely to win by making your opponent miss than by hitting winners. Here are five tennis shots that tend to ... Read More

Photo Lesson: The Basic One-Handed Backhand

Friday February 16, 2007
Stop-action photos illustrate this tennis lesson on how to hit the basic one-handed backhand. If your two-hander has never felt entirely comfortable, you might love the feeling of a ... Read More

Volleys Quiz

Friday February 16, 2007
Try a fun quiz on the positioning, grips, spins, and placement used for volleys. Simplicity is a virtue in volleying, but that doesn't mean volleys are simple.

How to Beat Four Major Types of Tennis Opponent

Friday February 16, 2007
Most players dread facing a certain type of opponent. Here are some ideas to help you find a winning strategy against dinkers, moon-ballers, power baseliners, and serve-and-volleyers.

Doubles FAQ

Tuesday February 13, 2007
Find answers to your questions about doubles positioning and strategy. Topics include roles of the server, the receiver, and the partner of each.

Photo Study of Points of Contact for Five Spin Serves

Friday February 9, 2007
Contrary to popular misconception, all serves should not be met at the same point of contact. Photos illustrate this tour of the ideal points of contact for five different ... Read More

Racquets Quiz

Friday February 9, 2007
Try a fun, challenging quiz on tennis racquets. Topics include balance, weight, swingweight, stringing patterns, power, sweet spots, and construction.

Arthur Ashe: Much More Than Tennis

Friday February 9, 2007
Few athletes have contributed as much as did Arthur Ashe. This biography begins with his start as a player and includes his activism after retiring from tennis.

Ana Ivanovic Photo Gallery

Friday February 2, 2007
Enjoy ten photos of Ana Ivanovic, one of the rising stars in women's tennis. At age 19, Ana is currently ranked #16 on the WTA Tour.

Serving Quiz

Friday February 2, 2007
Learn more about the serve by testing your knowledge of service tosses and all of the serve spins. This fun quiz will show you the correct answer when ... Read More

A More Tennis-Like Platform Tennis

Friday February 2, 2007
Learn a variation on platform tennis that gives great practice for full tennis groundstrokes. It's also a lot easier on your arm.

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