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Maria Sharapova Profile

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:42 +0000

This greatly expanded profile of Maria Sharapova adds a biography and career history to a concise presentation of basic facts, playing style, greatest strengths, and areas needing improvement.

Maria Sharapova Profile originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 21:36:42.

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Specialty Shots Quiz

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:17 +0000

You might not hit any single specialty shot very often, but cumulatively, the specialty shots can form a highly valuable portion of your stroke portfolio. See whether your knowledge of these relatively rare shots is better than ordinary.

Specialty Shots Quiz originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 21:30:17.

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Playing Tennis in Cold Weather

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:57:52 +0000

For much of the Northern Hemisphere, this is the time of year when it's starting to get cold, but it's still possible to play outdoors. Here's how you can use low temperatures to your advantage.

Playing Tennis in Cold Weather originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 17:57:52.

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Rafael Nadal Profile

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:52:48 +0000

This greatly expanded profile of Rafael Nadal adds a biography and career history to a concise presentation of basic facts, playing style, greatest strengths, and areas needing improvement.

Rafael Nadal Profile originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 18:52:48.

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The Tennis Master Quiz

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:43:48 +0000

Each correct answer brings a new question of higher difficulty. See how far you can get.

The Tennis Master Quiz originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 18:43:48.

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The Semi-Open, Semi-Western Forehand: Photo Lesson

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:26:04 +0000

This step-by-step, photo-based lesson will help you learn the most popular forehand among power hitters. Because it encourages topspin, this stroke can also improve consistency.

The Semi-Open, Semi-Western Forehand: Photo Lesson originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 19:26:04.

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Profile of Roger Federer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:20:53 +0000

This greatly expanded profile of Roger Federer now includes a biography and career history. Basic facts about Roger and an analysis of his greatest strengths and weaknesses have also been updated.

Profile of Roger Federer originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 23:20:53.

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The One-Handed Backhand Topspin Lob: Photo Lesson

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:14:24 +0000

Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the one-handed backhand topspin lob. This shot is relatively difficult to execute, but it's usually a clean winner once it clears an opponent at the net, and it's handy in baseline rallies, too.

The One-Handed Backhand Topspin Lob: Photo Lesson originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 23:14:24.

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Points of Contact for Five Spin Serves

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:25:57 +0000

Contrary to a popular misconception, all serves should not be met at the same point of contact. Photos illustrate this tour of the ideal points of contact for the four most common spin serves and one exotic one.

Points of Contact for Five Spin Serves originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 22:25:57.

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Tennis Gear Quiz

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:23:36 +0000

If you're thinking about buying some new tennis gear soon, here's a fun way to test your knowledge of a few basics concerning racquets, strings, and balls. This quiz uses a game-show format and explains each answer.

Tennis Gear Quiz originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 21:23:36.

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