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Style Points: Find a playing style that suits your game

May 02, 2013 10:44 AM

Nick Bollettieri offers tips on how to find the perfect style to suit your game, taking into account your athleticism and temperament, as well as potentially adjusting grips, backswing and follow-through. Read More

High and Low: Master two tricky volleys to stay in the point

Apr 25, 2013 12:21 PM

Most doubles teams want to end points at the net, but it’s often a bad idea to try to hit a winning volley. Take high and low volleys, two tricky shots that often lead to errors. When faced with a high, deep volley or a low volley, the goal should be to stay in the point and wait for a better opportunity. These videos will show you how. Read More

Smash Hit: Learn to Love the Overhead

Apr 16, 2013 04:24 PM

The overhead is a shot top players love and club players fear. To win at a high level, you must develop a good overhead. These two videos will show you the basic technique and a great way to practice overheads with a partner. Read More

Spin Doctor: Keep your opponents on their toes

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Apr 11, 2013 04:16 PM

Each of the three kinds of spin – topspin, backspin (slice) and flat (no spin) – has advantages and disadvantages, depending upon the situation. Learn how to determine the best situations to effectively utilize each one. Read More

Sitting Duck: Know when to put away the high volley

Mar 21, 2013 10:41 AM

When club players see a high volley headed their way, they almost always think, smash it. For sure, high volleys are ideal targets for winners, but not every high volley is a sitter. This video will teach you how to approach high volleys and make winning choices depending on the volley’s difficulty. Read More

Spin to win: Add more than topspin to your game

In today's game, if you rely on sheer power alone, you’ll come in last place. It’s a major part of the game, but spin is a bigger part. With spin, you can change the pace of the ball, make it bounce high, make it dance—and make your opponents uncomfortable. Read More

Eight-step program: Elevate your doubles game

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Feb 27, 2013 04:38 PM

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 you'll get a great workout too. Read More

Can you kick it? Boost your service game with the kick serve

Feb 07, 2013 04:54 PM

Find out how to boost your service game by mastering the kick serve, from the right grip to the perfect toss to the right up-and-out motion. Read More

Instruction: The Need for Speed

Jan 23, 2013 12:03 PM

Speed and athleticism are greater than ever in tennis, and that trend looks likely to continue. For an ordinary player, this can be disheartening. You’re probably thinking, "I’m just not that fast, and I never will be." There’s more than one kind of speed, though, and you can improve your quickness around the court with practice. Read More

Serve Success: Kick serves, slice serves and the perfect toss

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Jan 17, 2013 10:40 AM

From how to throw the perfect toss, how to hit a kick serve and how to hit a slice serve out wide, follow these instruction videos to improve your serve. Read More