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The Secrets of Andy Roddick's Rocket Serve

Take a closer look at Andy Roddick's non-traditional technique for ways to make your first serve an ace.

Federer's Serve: A Model of Perfection

Roger Federer's serve may not have the m.p.h. of other pros, but if you were to pick one service motion as a template for improving your serve, look to Roger.

5 Proven Ways to Improve Your Tennis Operation

Here are five examples from Lifetime Tennis on how a little creative ingenuity can add up to big returns for your private or public tennis facility.

4 Ways to Maintain a High-Level Match

Slow starts and mid-set slumps are two common issues among players at all levels. Follow these tips for maintaining a solid performance through match point.

Training Tips for the Aging Player

Aging is something we all have to deal with. Fortunately, continued training can help build muscle and improve brain performance regardless of your age.

8 Great Tennis Apps for iPhone

From match scoring software to virtual training logs, these eight apps turn your iPhone (or iPod touch) into a portable training device for improving your game.

The Three Forehand Finishes

When it comes to pace and spin, follow-through is key. Legendary coach Robert Lansdorp explains how the three forehand finishes of the modern game can help control points and dictate wins.

3 Ways to Introduce Kids to Tennis

One of the best ways to get kids started playing tennis is to introduce them in a way that’s fun, easy and heavy on social interaction. Here are three tips for getting started in the sport for a lifetime.

How to Choose the Right Tennis Camp

Camps can vary in everything from their on-court demands to off-court amenities. Here are tips for finding the right match for your needs.

Tennis Destinations On a Shoestring Budget

Looking to save money on your next tennis vacation? Tennis Resorts Online offers six tips to help make the most of your tennis vacation dollar.

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How to Bounce Back From a Big Loss

Sooner or later, everyone loses a big match. The sign of a true champion, however, is how well you bounce back from defeat.

Backboards: The Perfect Practice Partner

With the proper motivation and attitude, backboards and hitting walls can be a great tennis conditioning buddy and practice partner.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Hard-Court Game

Fresh from an Olympic gold medal win, Rafael Nadal is setting his sights on the U.S. Open. Here are seven tips from the new world No. 1 for dominating the hard courts.

Fit for Tennis, Fit for Life

No matter what level of tennis you play, addressing these five components of overall fitness will help you enjoy the game and remain injury-free.

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5 Things You Can Learn From Federer and Nadal

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's efforts to be the No. 1 in the world have resulted in some of the best matches in tennis history. Here are five things you can learn from each player to help take your game to a higher level.

Win the Match After Losing Your Lead

Losing your lead doesn't have to result in your losing the match. Here are tips for making the psychological factors that may cause you to lose your lead work to your advantage.

10 Steps to a Better Grass Game

Although the availability of grass tennis courts has declined dramatically over the years, it is still one of the most interesting surfaces for tennis. Here are ten tips for getting the most out of your next match on grass.

7 Tips for Playing on Clay

Clay is dirty, unpredictable and can leave you face down in the dust. In short, some of the best tennis out there. To help you adjust to the nuances of clay courts, here are seven strategies for perfecting your slide game.

Billie Jean King is one of many tennis greats who got their start playing tennis in public parks. Photo: Bob Martin/Allsport

Tennis Begins in Public Parks

From Billie Jean King to Chris Evert, many pro careers began in America's public parks. Help celebrate this tradition by competing in the 83rd Annual National Public Parks Tennis Championships.

7 Steps to a Better Slice Serve

The serve is the single most important shot in the game of tennis. Here are seven tips for a wide slice serve that can help secure match point.

Clocked at 155 mph, Andy Roddick has the fastest serve recorded in pro tennis. Photo: Al Bello/Getty

10 Tips for Faster Serves

In today's high-intensity game of speed and spin, your serve is your best offense. Here are 10 tips for serves with some ace-laced power.

Tennis a Grand Slam On College Campuses

Declining to play college varsity doesn't mean your tennis career has to end.

You Call the Shots With USTA Flex Leagues

Flex Leagues put you in control of your game. The USTA's new alternative to traditional leagues offers all the excitement of competitive tennis with schedules tailored to fit your active lifestyle.

A lot has changed in tennis since the days of Ken Rosewall, when wooden rackets were the standard. Photo: Getty Sports

The Extra Inch That Changed the Game

A lot has changed since the days of Australian great Ken Rosewall. Is today's power game of speed and spin a direct result of the change from the wooden racket?

Racket Tech: How to Know When to Restring

It's hard to hone your swing when your string density is constantly changing. Follow this guide for keeping your strings--and your game--consistently tight.

Pete Sampras is one of many of tennis' greats who played The Ojai as an amateur. Photo: Getty Sports

The Ojai Celebrates 112th Annual Event

Home of the Pac-10 championships and much more, the Ojai introduces the next generation of tennis greats.

Vania King is one of several rising stars who received a wild card into the 2008 Pacific Life Open qualifiers.

Wild Cards Offer Golden Ticket to the Pros

With the third annual Pre-Qualifying event taking place at the Pacific Life Open, the question is posed: Are you good enough to beat the world's best?

10 Fit Tips from the Pros

While professional players have the luxury of full-time trainers and massage therapists, the average player has to rely on common sense and a few introductory lessons for staying healthy on the courts.

10 Strategies for Successful Matches

From warm up to match point, here are 10 strategies for outplaying your opponent.

The point of Cardio Tennis isn't winning, it's about having fun and getting a good workout.

Cardio Tennis Serves Up a Great Workout

Tennis with a twist. That's what Cardio Tennis, or exer-tennis, is all about. The program is a new effort by the Tennis Industry Association and the United States Tennis Association to show that there can be more to tennis than matches.

John Isner enjoyed a successful college tennis career before turning pro in 2007. Photo: Getty Sports

Guide to Playing College Tennis

From NCAA regulations to recruiting timelines, follow this guide from the USTA for tips on playing tennis at the collegiate level.

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