Jeff's Tennis Blog April 2008 Archive

Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the heavy slice serve, one of the best serves for windy and cooler days. It's also a great serve against ... Read More

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, and ... Read More

Test your knowledge of court positioning for singles and doubles. Each question on this quiz presents you with a court diagram on which you must find the best positioning for ... Read More

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

Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic are currently the world's best, but none of them has a stroke nearly as much fun to watch as Gasquet's backhand. If you would like ... Read More

Stringing makes a big difference in the way a racquet plays. Test your knowledge of the effects of string type and stringing choices on racquet performance, arm safety, and ... Read More

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.

Find answers to your questions on how to get started playing tennis. Beginners will find help on the best racquets, balls, and shoes to buy; when to start taking lessons; ... Read More

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.

Rafael Nadal's power and intensity certainly come through on television, but not quite as strikingly as in some of these remarkable photos of Rafa hitting his backhand. Comments accompanying each ... Read More

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 make ... Read More

Players have so much fun working on foot speed and return of serve in these two drills, they usually complain when it's time to do something else. The ... Read More

The twist is one of the two kick serves used most often as a second serve in advanced tennis. It can also be a smart first serve, especially if ... Read More

If you're thinking about buying a tennis racquet anytime soon, learning more about what determines a racquet's performance should help you make a better choice. Here you will find answers ... Read More