We've all been told to give the ball our utmost attention. Perhaps we'll do better once we realize what an interesting little thing it is.

A quiz is a great way to find out what you do and don't know, and for intermediates, there's usually an uneven mix. Topics include strokes, tactics, and rules.

Giving someone a first racquet can add an immense amount of fun and healthy exercise to his or her future. Here's how to choose the right racquet for a beginner.

Andy Murray has one of the more versatile and interesting games on the ATP Tour. Here are some outstanding photos that illustrate explanations of how he hits his strokes.

Biomechanical Principles of Tennis Training: Using Science to Improve Your Strokes, by Duane Knudson, Ph.D. offers a compact introduction to tennis biomechanics. Do its indispensable strengths outweigh its significant ... Read More

Here, tennis shots are defined and organized into families by the way in which they are struck. Hit a dump or a buggywhip lately?

This lesson uses full-speed and slow-motion videos to help you learn the underhand sidespin serve. Its extreme spin can pull an opponent off court like no other serve.

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

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 strategy.

Your grip determines your relationship with your racquet. Find harmony through these answers about the range of grips and their uses for different strokes and spins.

Dinara Safina has become a top contender in the last year. Here are some exceptional photos of her strokes, accompanied by explanations of her technique. Her facial expressions ... Read More

Learn how to play consistent tennis and win more matches. You'll also get more exercise.

Richard Gasquet has one of the best one-handed backhands of all time. This sequence of photos and analyses may help you add some new elegance and effectiveness to your ... Read More