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Sitting Duck: Learn How to Put Away Volleys

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High volleys are targets for winners but not every one is the same. Learn how to make winning choices depending on difficulty.

Final Word: Official Rules

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USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman explains what to do when you suspect an opponent is not playing by an official rule of tennis.

Eight-step program: Elevate your doubles game

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If you’re serious about doubles, you and your partner need to develop a solid two-player practice routine. Here’s how to refine your doubles in eight steps—and get a great workout too.

The Final Word: First and Second Serves

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USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman answers your questions about what to do if your opponent serves before you are ready or if there is a delay between serves.

Can you kick it? Master the kick serve

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From the right grip to the perfect toss to an up-and-out motion, Katrina Adams offers advice to help you master the kick serve and intensify your service game.

Knowledge Areas

Getting Started

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Need help deciding when the right time is to start your child in tennis? Read questions and answers about getting into the game from fellow readers and our team of experts.

Footwork

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Looking for tips on how to improve your footwork?  Read questions and answers about improving footwork from our team of experts.

Reaching Over the Net

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Looking for answers on what the ruling is when someone reaches over the net?  Get tips from your fellow tennis players on they handle this situation.

Resources

Video Instruction

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Learn to play like the pros. Watch exclusive video clips of the best players in the world hitting serves, forehands, backhands, and volleys using the revolutionary Dartfish video player.

10 and Under Tennis

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10 and Under Tennis is a chance for kids to learn real tennis and have real fun doing it. 10 and Under Tennis follows almost every other youth sport and uses racquets, balls and courts that are sized right for kids so that they enjoy the game right from the start.

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