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 spin ... Read More

Learn where to put yourself and the ball in singles. Answers include offensive and defensive situations involving all of the major strokes.

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

Summer can be tough on racquets, and not just because you play more. Learn how to keep your racquet performing at its best, with tips on stringing and ... Read More

Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how to hit the simplest of all forehand volleys. Beginners will find this a solid introduction, and more experienced players might gain new ... Read More

Test your knowledge of the rules of tennis. Questions range from easy and common to challenging and rare. The quiz keeps track of your score and shows you the ... Read More

Video clips of forehand and backhand half volleys illustrate how to hit one of the most enjoyable shots in tennis. Instructional comments include footwork, backswing, timing, point of contact, ... Read More

Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how to hit the semi-open, semi-western forehand. If you were to average all of the stances and grips used for forehands on the ... Read More

Find answers to questions about the full range of grips. Topics include the best grips to use for each major stroke and spin.

Get your mind to be a partner, not an extra opponent, on the tennis court. Here are five top tips to use in your mental toughness training.

You spend so much time making sure to watch them, let's see how much you know about them. This fun quiz tests your knowledge of tennis ball types, bounce ... Read More

Servers at the beginning and intermediate levels should find this step-by-step lesson helpful either to learn the serve for the first time or to improve technique on an existing serve. ... Read More

Venus Williams defeated Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-1on Saturday to claim her fourth Wimbledon singles title. Like her inspiration, Monica Seles, Bartoli hits hard and fairly flat into the corners, ... Read More

French players, Marion Bartoli and Richard Gasquet, defied expectations Friday, as Bartoli defeated Justine Henin 1-6, 7-5, 6-1, and Gasquet outlasted Andy Roddick 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3), 8-6. ... Read More

If Venus Williams sustains the level of play she showed today in defeating Maria Sharapova (gallery, profile) 6-1, 6-3 for a place in the quarterfinals, she will have an excellent ... Read More