Tennis

There is no better way for a tennis fanatic to indulge his passion than to immerse himself in it completely. Get away from life’s mundane chores,...

Whether you are making an aggressive bid to win the point or fending off your opponent's attack, it is the forehand and backhand that are going to...

There is nothing more emphatic than a smash for imposing your will on a rally. Get your technique right and there won’t be any coming back for your...

Playing tennis for fun is more than satisfying for a great many players. But for those who find that matches are becoming a little too easy or who...

The worldwide appeal of tennis means that even those who don’t play the game possess at least the most rudimentary idea of the playing surface....

There is nothing more annoying than having to suffer the hissy fits of a frustrated player on an adjacent court. All that shouting and swearing, and...

You’ll know when your racket grip is working because you’ll be hitting the ball harder and with greater accuracy. But the real test is whether you...

What are the aims of the amateur player? Well principally to enjoy themselves, improve their game, and hopefully win some matches along the way. And...

Your technical ability with a racket is only going to get you so far if you are fit enough and quick enough to get around the court and counter each...

Doubles play is all about dovetailing: one half of the team may be stronger on ground strokes and playing from the back of the court; the other may...

Mastering the art of the lob is not simply about achieving a measure of technical ability. You’ve got to know the right time to play it. Use it...

In the wrong hands, service can be a devastating shot. Particularly for unsuspecting players on adjacent courts who weren’t expecting a high-velocity...

Some players are given their introduction to the game on the singles court; others as part of a social or family group forming a four-hander that...

While tennis requires a certain level of fitness in order to be enjoyed to the full, this does not mean that it is the preserve of those for whom...