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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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Return of Serve FAQ

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:10:23 +0000

Improve your mental and physical service return techniques. Answers include universal techniques for all returns and specific adjustments for returning hard, kick, and slice serves

Return of Serve FAQ originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 21:10:23.

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The Basic Serve: Photo Lesson

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:06:21 +0000

Servers at the beginning and intermediate levels should find this step-by-step lesson helpful either to learn the serve for the first time or to improve technique on an existing serve. This is essentially the same stroke as an advanced serve, but without intentional spin.

The Basic Serve: Photo Lesson originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 22:06:21.

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Photo Study of Victoria Azarenka's Strokes

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:57:28 +0000

Victoria Azarenka is one of the hardest hitters and most promising young players on the women's tour. Here, in outstanding photos, is how she delivers all of that power.

Photo Study of Victoria Azarenka's Strokes originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 20:57:28.

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The Evolution of Pro Forehand Grips

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:49:01 +0000

Contemporary forehand grips have changed tennis dramatically. The power and topspin you see now would not be possible with the Continental grip that was once the standard.

The Evolution of Pro Forehand Grips originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 20:49:01.

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Groundstroke Quiz

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:11:50 +0000

Test your knowledge of forehands and backhands. Questions explore the relationships between swing paths, grips, spins, and an assortment of other factors.

Groundstroke Quiz originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 21:11:50.

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Photo Lesson: The Moderately Low Forehand Volley

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:27:26 +0000

Most players have a pretty good sense of what to do on high and very low volleys; the ones in between often draw the most errors. Stop-action photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the moderately low forehand volley.

Photo Lesson: The Moderately Low Forehand Volley originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 23:27:26.

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