Tennis Guides & Coaching Advice
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The Tennis Drop Shot: Technique, Disguise and Drills
How to hit a tennis drop shot: continental grip, the cupping motion, disguise, and exactly when to use it — plus when it is the wrong choice.
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Tennis Nutrition and Hydration: What to Eat and Drink
Match-day tennis nutrition and hydration: what to eat before playing, what to drink during, how to avoid cramp and what to take on afterwards.
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How to Play Tennis in Wind, Heat and Difficult Conditions
Tactics for playing tennis in wind, heat and sun: how to adjust your serve, shot selection and energy management when conditions are against you.
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Tennis Elbow: Causes, Prevention and Getting Back on Court
What causes tennis elbow, how to reduce your risk through technique and equipment, and how players typically return to court. Not medical advice.
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Tennis Rules and Scoring Explained
Tennis scoring and rules explained simply: love, 15, 30, 40, deuce, advantage, sets, tiebreaks, serving rules and the court lines that matter.
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The Two-Handed Backhand: Technique and Drills
Two-handed backhand technique: grips for both hands, why the non-dominant hand does most of the work, footwork, common mistakes and four drills.
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Tennis Forehand Technique: A Complete Guide
Tennis forehand technique explained: grips, the unit turn, contact point, topspin and the kinetic chain, plus the five faults that cost most players.
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How to Choose a Tennis Racquet and String Setup
How to choose a tennis racquet: head size, weight, balance, grip size and string tension explained, with recommendations by level and a junior sizing chart.
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How to Become a Tennis Coach: Certification Explained
How to become a tennis coach in the US: USPTA and PTR certification compared, costs, requirements, Cardio Tennis qualification and what the job is really like.
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Tennis Mental Game: Staying Calm When the Match Tightens
Practical tennis mental game strategies: a between-point routine, breathing, handling pressure points and why most choking is a focus problem, not nerves.