Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how to hit the inside-out forehand. This shot has been the favorite of many of the biggest forehand hitters in the pros.

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.

Whether it's spring or fall where you are, it'll probably be windy for the next few weeks. Learn how to use the wind to your advantage.

Find answers to your questions about the basics of serving. Topics include the stance, grip, toss, point of contact, and serve swing for first and second serves.

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

You're so often reminded to watch the ball, but how much do you really know about the object of all that attention? This fun quiz will ask you about tennis ... Read More

If you're not trying some of these tactics to make your tennis more aggressive, you're probably playing it so safe that you're at greater risk of losing. Learn how ... Read More

Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how to hit the basic two-handed backhand. This simple stroke is easy for beginners to learn and might be worth reviewing for ... Read More

This fun quiz focuses on the career accomplishments of the world's top ATP Tour players. We'll see whether you remember your geography, too!

Learn how to play consistent tennis and win more matches. You'll be surprised at how many players you can defeat simply by getting the ball back one more time.

Learn how to find the best court position in singles. Answers include where to aim your forehands, backhands, volleys, and overheads in offensive and defensive situations.

Stop-action photos illustrate this tennis lesson on how to hit the basic Eastern forehand. Aside from the basic volley, this is probably the easiest of all strokes to learn, ... Read More

Test your knowledge of the rules of tennis. This quiz presents some scenarios that should give even the veteran player reason to pause.

Learn how to beat the two main types of player you'll encounter in boys' high school tennis. You can overcome an opponent's better strokes if you have the better ... Read More

Enjoy 12 photos of Elena Dementieva. The power of Elena's groundstrokes comes through vividly in these images. A few photos capture serves and an overhead, too.

Find answers to your questions about the basics of serving in tennis. Topics include stance, grip, toss, point of contact, and the serve swing for first and second serves.

Find fixes for problems with your forehand. Tips include how to adjust your forehand grip, swing, stance, and timing to correct specific symptoms.