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How to hit with topspin

It seems that every young kid wants to hit a two-handed backhand with topspin like Raphael Nadal or Andy Roddick. That’s not so unusual, I suppose, since many kids tried to serve and volley like Pete Sampras when he was the world’s leading player. But let’s face it, most youngsters don’t possess the extraordinary skills of a Nadal or Roddick. Nadal’s…

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Added by Steven White on June 3, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Are Two Hands Better Than One?

Everywhere people are playing tennis, from the public parks to professional stadiums and arenas, you’ll see people of all ages using two hands on the backhand side. The two-handed backhand boom is here to stay. Back in the 1940’s, players like Pancho Segura came onto the scene using two hands in a professional atmosphere…

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Added by Steven White on June 3, 2010 at 5:59am — No Comments

"Hitting the one-handed slice"

Most players that use a one-handed backhand usually have some variety in their shots off that side. Usually, the variety would include a slice backhand. The slice backhand is probably one of the most natural strokes in tennis. Bringing your racquet back to about shoulder height position on the backswing is as natural as…

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Added by Steven White on June 2, 2010 at 6:03am — No Comments

"Bring your racquet up to meet the ball"



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Added by Steven White on June 1, 2010 at 9:01pm — No Comments

Concentrate on the Hitting Zone



The “hitting…

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Added by Steven White on May 28, 2010 at 8:18pm — No Comments

Take a little hop

Just before your opponent hits the ball, take a little hop, then come down with your weight evenly distributed on the balls of your feet, ready to move in any direction with the correct foot. Taking this hop, called a split-step, enables you to stop and read his shot. Don’t just take a hop, land on your heels and turn off your engine. You have to be ready to…

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Added by Steven White on May 20, 2010 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Prepare on the run

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Added by Steven White on May 20, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Getting to the Ball - Lesson 1

You are only as fast on the court as you are on your first step. To move to the ball, your first step should be a thrust out with the foot closest to the ball. That also turns your hips and shoulders slightly and starts your racquet back. You drive off your far foot and move the center of your body toward the ball. If you lean with your head and shoulders first, your legs are always trying to catch up with your…

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Added by Steven White on May 19, 2010 at 5:39pm — No Comments

Win a Tennis Trip to Scottsdale: Hyatt, Airlines, Lessons Too!

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UPDATE: Entries are closed. Winner will be announced here shortly. Good luck!

Win a free tennis trip to Scottsdale, Arizona!

Stay at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, get 2 free roundtrip airline tickets and personal tennis lessons for 2 with renowned tennis pro Rafael Font de Mora! This promotion is free and open to all. Valued at $3,800.00! (See entry details… Continue

Added by Mark / The Mayor on December 20, 2009 at 12:00pm — 109 Comments

Roddick Renegs on Nude Tennis Offer!

Couldn't you just see Andy joking with the crowd at a charity auction, and saying that for the "right price" he's give the lessons on the auction block in the buff? That's so Andy. But when the woman who won pressed him, even Andy had to backtrack.



contactmusic.com reports:



Tennis ace ANDY RODDICK… Continue

Added by Mark / The Mayor on November 4, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Fixing your game..

I have been teaching professionally for almost 15 years now, if anyone has any tennis questions on how to fix any part of your game, please let me know and ill see if i can help out..

Added by BigMike on March 4, 2008 at 2:07pm — No Comments

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