Did You Know? - Tennis
Do you know tennis? If not, use this list as a refresher. Impress your tennis friends after your next match with one or more of these little-known facts. In Australian doubles play, the server's partner stands on the same half of the court as the ... [... more]
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Get a Grip - Tennis
Many tennis players overlook the importance of their grip. The experts frequently recommend restringing your racquet several times each year, but there's not much mention about the grip. When shopping for a new tennis racquet, it's important that ... [... more]
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Glossary of Tennis Terminology - Tennis
Here are some basic terms used in the game of tennis. If you're just beginning, have been playing for years, or don't play at all, you can use these terms to impress your friends and really "talk tennis". If you've heard a tennis term or other . [... more]
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Racquet Facts - Tennis
Back in the '70s, picking out a tennis racquet was really pretty simple - you just went down to the local drug store, department store or sporting goods store, and found the cheapest wood racket they had. The selection didn't matter because they ... [... more]
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Tennis Basics - Tennis
Professional tennis is a career for an elite few. For the rest of us, tennis is a social event, and a great way to get exercise. Once you've mastered the basics, you may even want to participate in a local tournament or league play. If you're ... [... more]
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Tennis Lovers Holiday Gift Guide - Tennis
Beginning tennis players are happy with just about any tennis related gift you get them. More serious players are sometimes a bit particular about their gear, so be careful about spending too much money on a shoes or a racquet for these folks. A ... [... more]
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Keeping Score in Tennis - Counting Points - Tennis
Love. Fifteen. Thirty. Fourty. Game. Keeping score in tennis is as simple as that. If you win four points in a row, then you win the game. If you lose four points in a row, then you lose the game. The first point is 15 (Fifteen); the second is 30 ... [... more]
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Practice Makes Perfect - Tennis
All tennis players have a favorite shot they like to hit. This is most likely because they are confident about that particular stroke, and the more you execute, the more confident you become. It's good to have a "go to" shot that you can count [... more]
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Dubs From the Baseline - Tennis
Back in the day, back to Johnnie Mac, and even before, doubles was a game of strategies to see who could take control of the net first. Theoretically, the team who got to net first had the best chance of closing out the point. Being close to the ... [... more]
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