You might not hit any single specialty shot very often, but cumulatively, the specialty shots can form a highly valuable portion of your stroke portfolio. See whether your knowledge of ... Read More

If you're eager to whack a ball after a long winter and could use a higher point of contact on your serve, 20 minutes of easy work will get you ... Read More

Which type of tennis lesson will my kid enjoy most? In which will he/she learn fastest? Are private lessons better than group lessons?

Playing a variety of sports will generally keep you in better shape than sticking to just one. You can also apply lessons from one sport to another, often in ... Read More

Few athletes have contributed as much as did Arthur Ashe. Follow Arthur's rise as a tennis star and his exceptional accomplishments after tennis.

This step-by-step lesson shows you how to take forehands early and thus more aggressively. It also explains the tactical advantages you will gain by mastering this skill.

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

Here are two drills you'll want to try, whether you're a tennis teaching pro, a parent, or just a player looking for a new, fun challenge. Both drills yield a ... Read More

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.

Stop-action photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the basic two-handed backhand. Many players have less comfort with this stroke than they could, because they misunderstand how each ... Read More

Being tall has certain advantages in tennis, but it's not all upside. Learn tactics that might make tall players wish they were shorter.

Why is Rafael Nadal the perfect nemesis for Roger Federer? What else was Roger up against?