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Jul 5, 2008, Always watched never played

I'm going to be a junior in high school next year, I know a lot about the game but next year is going to be my first year playing. I bought a racket

Jul 5, 2008, At what age to start playing?

I am 14 years of age. I am often told that I have started a bit late. I want to be a champion. Am I really late? What is the best age to start at?

Jul 4, 2008, A Survival Instinct That Hurts Your Tennis

There is a natural body instinct that may be preventing you from giving your best through the whole match. If you don't become aware of it and overcome it with conscious decision, then you'll never reach the level of play that matches your true capabilities.

Jul 2, 2008, Are You Losing Because of the "Spread"?

The spread is an area around your imagined target, where you spread your shots. It's almost impossible to hit an exact spot on the court, so most of your balls will land somewhere around that spot - they will spread around.

Jun 30, 2008, Tennis in the head!

I read the very first lesson about how to hold the racket. From the article I was able to make a simple adjustment to my grip during the serve based

Jun 29, 2008, The F & B DRILL

This creative drill is designed to break some routine (boredom) that can occur when practicing the 2nd volley. For 5-10 years of age, beginner to

Jun 29, 2008, Left handed players

What is the best strategy against a left handed

Jun 16, 2008, Six Reasons to Keep Your Eye Off the Ball

It is well illustrated by Roger Federer focusing on the contact zone at - and after - impact, holding his head still and in the direction of the contact zone.

Jun 16, 2008, Catching short and long with one or two hands

Based on your Spanish drill, this drill is for young children to help them judge short and deep bounces. Student can start at the T, instructor feed

Jun 9, 2008, Returning air spins

One day ago when I was playing a tennis match with an adult and I was sucking, I figured out that he was using the same strategy over and over again,