Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the overhead smash. Comments address the grip, footwork, swing, point of contact, and more.

Test your knowledge of forehands and backhands. Questions explore the relationships between grips, spins, and an assortment of other factors.

This sequence of footwork drills is a great way to get warm on a chilly day. It should improve your movement in match play, too.

Find answers to your questions about tennis shoes. Topics include types, materials, wear, repair, and more.

Try to weave your way through ten doubles strategy and tactics questions with as few steps as possible. In singles, many players can get by mostly on physical assets, ... Read More

These photos of Maria Sharapova were taken in August of 2005 at the JP Morgan Chase Open in Los Angeles. They capture her groundstrokes, serve, and movement nicely.

Learn tactics proven to work well against two-handed backhands. Knowing the two-handed backhand's distinct strengths and weaknesses will give you a major advantage.

Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the medium-height backhand volley. Players miss this volley more than most others, because of uncertainty about whether to hit it ... Read More

Learn how to fix problems with your backhand. This article suggests several specific changes in technique for each type of undesirable result, such as hitting long.

This pre-match tennis exercise, illustrated with a video clip, will loosen and warm up your arm, shoulder, and torso. It's a pleasant, easy way to help prevent injury.

Find answers to your questions about grips for forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, and overheads. Topics include which grips are best suited to hitting particular spins.

Try to weave your way through ten singles tactics questions with as few steps as possible. Questions include factors such as shot selection, positioning, and spin in a broad ... Read More

Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the one-handed backhand sidespin slice. This is one of the most fun shots to hit, and it has several interesting ... Read More

Learn how to choose the right tennis racquet for a beginner. This article will help you narrow the options based on price, weight, length, head size, and balance.