Tennis

Technical guidance for tennis players covering strokes, tactics and court positioning. Articles explain serving, groundstrokes, court surfaces, and mental strategies for competitive play.

Are Tennis Holidays Worth It?

Whether a tennis holiday is worth the cost depends on your budget and commitment to improving your game.

Badminton Forehand and Backhand

Master your forehand and backhand shots in badminton with proper technique and positioning for every situation.

Basic Forehand and Backhand

Master the forehand and backhand by getting your footwork and body position right before worrying about hitting the lines.

Executing the Smash

Master the tennis smash with proper footwork and timing to hit an unplayable shot that wins points and intimidates your opponent.

Get to the Next Level

When your tennis game plateaus, here's how to break through by joining tournaments and competing at a higher level.

Introduction to the Court and Different Surfaces

Understanding the dimensions and lines of a tennis court helps you play better and make the right calls when the ball's close to the edge.

Mental Strength: Don't Get Angry, Get Even

How anger on the court destroys your game and why channeling frustration productively matters more than you think.

Racket Grip

Getting your racket grip right means hitting harder and more accurately while the racket feels like part of your arm.

Serve and Volley or Baseline?

Pick a tennis strategy that matches your strengths and fitness level rather than chasing every shot around the court.

Tennis: Get Your Footwork Right

Good footwork separates competitive tennis players from beginners—here's how to master movement on the court.

Tennis: Mixed Doubles

Mixed doubles tennis requires both partners to complement each other's strengths and work together as a team, both on court and off.

Tennis: Offensive and Defensive Lob

Know when and how to use the lob effectively in tennis to catch opponents off guard and control the net.

Tennis: Service Technique

A solid service technique beats raw power, so focus on placement and consistency before you worry about hitting thunderbolts.

Tennis: Singles or Doubles?

Whether you thrive in tennis depends more on your mental makeup than how you start—singles demands total control while doubles requires accepting a partner's mistakes.

Veterans Tennis

Tennis after 40 isn't just recreational, there's a serious competitive circuit for older players through clubs and national tournaments.