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Think you could never hit a tweener? Think again! With a ball machine (or patient friend), good timing and some practice, anything is possible. Here's how to master

How to Return EVERY Serve Type (tennis lesson)

Return of Serve|

Everyone says the serve is the MOST important shot in tennis – and if that's true, then return of serve is certainly the second most important shot! Knowing

7 Most EMBARRASSING tennis moments (and how to avoid them)

Attitude and Effort, For Fun|

Let's face it: looking like a complete fool in front of your friends (or worse - your adversaries) is NEVER fun. Here are the top 7 most embarrassing

How to hit a KICK SERVE (tennis lesson)

Serve Technique|

Nothing will drive your opponent crazy like a heavy, high-bouncing kick serve. So why don't more players have one in their arsenal? Turns out, generating that level of

This warm up is HURTING your tennis game (do this instead)

Injury Treatment and Prevention, Practice Drills, Staying Relaxed|

Improper warm up technique won't just keep you from playing your best tennis – it can also result in injury! Here's what kind of stretches to avoid, and

The Rules of Tennis EXPLAINED (scoring, terms and more)

Doubles Strategy, Practice Drills, Singles Strategy Video|

40-Love? Deuce? Let? Have you ever watched tennis and thought nothing made sense? It does, we promise - you just need to know the parts of the court,

How to Play Tennis in 10 MINUTES – Forehand, Backhand, Serve Lesson

Backhand Technique, Forehand Technique, Ground Strokes, Practice Drills, Serve Technique, Volley Technique|

Want to play tennis? All you need is a racquet, a court and 10 minutes! Getting into tennis for the first time doesn't have to be intimidating –

Explosive Forehand Power – Tennis Lesson

Forehand Technique|

EVERY tennis player wants a powerful forehand, but let's be real – no matter how bad you may want it, there isn't a "quick fix" that's going to

5 Signs of a BAD Tennis Lesson (and how to fix it)

Attitude and Effort, Backhand Technique, Forehand Technique, Ground Strokes, Serve Technique, Volley Technique|

After months or even years of taking regular tennis lessons, do you feel STUCK at the same level of play? If so, it's highly likely that the lessons

Why Your Tennis Strokes Get STUCK!

Attitude and Effort, Backhand Technique, Forehand Technique, Practice Drills, Serve Technique, Volley Technique|

If you've been there, you know it's one of the most frustrating things in the world: pouring blood, sweat and tears into improving your tennis game but ending

Should Nick Kyrgios Be BANNED From Tennis? – Shankcast Podcast

Candid Thoughts, For Fun, Videos|

Well, we finally found a healthy outlet for Ian, Kevin and Megan's heated debates – it's called Shankcast. This episode tackles the most polarizing man in tennis: Nick

Why you LOSE your tennis tie breakers!

Doubles Strategy, Singles Strategy Video, Videos|

Let's face it - tie breakers are the worst, and no matter how good you've played up to that point, you know you're probably going to lose. Fear

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