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By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide to Tennis since 1998

2008 ATP Tour Year in Review Quiz

Friday January 2, 2009
Test your recollection of the major men's tournaments of 2008. This fun quiz will keep your score and provide correct answers on any questions you miss.

How to Handle The Spin Meister

Friday January 2, 2009
Don't let heavy topspins, backspins, and sidespins drive you crazy. Learn the best tactics to use against the spin meister.

The Tennis Master Quiz

Tuesday December 30, 2008
Each correct answer brings a new question of higher difficulty. See how far you can get.

Photo Study of Andy Roddick's Serve

Friday December 26, 2008
Extraordinary photos of Andy Roddick hitting his huge serve capture many of the key elements in his technique. Explanations of each photo will help you learn how to generate more power and spin.

Racquet Care and Stringing

Friday December 26, 2008
This is the time of year when brand new racquets put lots of smiles on faces. Here are some tips to help you keep your new friend in pristine condition or to change your stringing to make a racquet you've had for a while play a little better.

Volley Repair

Tuesday December 23, 2008
Learn how to correct specific problems and hit better volleys. Find multiple suggestions for fixing such problems as hitting long, hitting the net, and general inconsistency.

Strings FAQ

Friday December 19, 2008
If a custom-strung racquet is on your gift list this year, or if you just want to do something nice for your arm and your game, learning more about strings and stringing will be a huge help. Here you will find the answers you need.

A More Tennis-Like Platform Tennis

Friday December 19, 2008
In most of the US at least, winter has made a dramatic, and slightly early, entrance. If you were hoping for a few more weeks of outdoor ball-hitting, here's a game that might keep you playing. It's a lot like tennis on a miniature court. If you don't have a platform court nearby, you can play on a dry area of an empty parking lot.

Buying the Right Length Racquet for a Junior Player

Tuesday December 16, 2008
Learn how to use age, size, strength, and experience to choose the right length tennis racquet for a junior player. This article includes tips on choosing a racquet when demos are not available.

Tennis on the Cheap

Friday December 12, 2008
Someone put too much topspin on our economy. As a result, you may be feeling priced out of tennis for now. Here are a bunch of ideas to make tennis much easier to afford.
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