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Basic Eastern Forehand: Photo Lesson

Most players find this the easiest forehand to learn, and many keep using it--with more spin and power--right into the most advanced levels of tennis. Stop-action photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson.

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Rafael Nadal Profile

Friday November 13, 2009
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

The Tennis Master Quiz

Friday November 13, 2009
Each correct answer brings a new question of higher difficulty. See how far you can get.

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

Tuesday November 10, 2009
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.

Profile of Roger Federer

Friday November 6, 2009
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.

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