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How To: Grip the tennis raquet when returning a serve

In this video he discusses a grip for the return of serve to maximize what you can do on it. This is a foundation of my teaching style that we will take over the point on the return of serve, assuming it's a second serve. On the first serve, our goal is simply to neutralize any advantage and place ourselves in a good position.

How To: Find the continental grip in tennis for volleys

This video presents a lesson on finding the continental grip. Everyone suggests we use this grip for volleys because there is no change needed between the forehand and backhand volley. However, on the serve, I reserve it for my more advanced players as the grip requires you to turn the palm of your hand on impact for a flat serve and this is very difficult for beginners.

How To: Baseline rally in tennis

Thinking fast on his feet is second nature to lighting rod tennis coach Fabián Nuñez Seixa. In this film he rockets you through the baseline rally and really improves your tennis game. Baseline rally in tennis.

How To: Play doubles in tennis

Learn the basics of doubles tennis from our expert in these instructional videos. Watch as Tyler Thayer teaches how to score doubles, the different strategies to watch for while playing doubles tennis, how to serve, how to rush the net, how many sets are in a doubles tennis match, how to break a tie, and when and where is the best time to watch tennis.

How To: Make tennis fun for kids

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro says that kids need to have fun when they are playing tennis. They also should always watch the ball and practice making contact with the ball. The three basic ideas are enjoy the game, watch the ball, and make contact. Make tennis fun for kids.

How To: Improve your child's tennis technique

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro explains that to help children improve their tennis technique, you should first help them hold their racket's string toward the sky. You can also tell them to line up and have them hit forehands and show them a fun way to pick up tennis balls. Improve your child's tennis technique.

How To: Hit an overhead smash

Tennis Pro Brad Gilbert discusses and shows techniques for hitting an overhand smash. The types of overheads discussed are the basic, scissor-kick, backhand, and bounce. They are summarized at the end of the video. Additional information is given in sidebars and popups during the video so it's easy to understand.

How To: Play the retrieval shot

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert discusses and illustrates how to play the retrieval shot. This is an important shot to know because it's the only option shot you have when you're surprised by an effective lob and can't hit an overhead. Tips are shown throughout the video in the form of popups. Easy to understand.

How To: Play doubles properly

The doubles team of Mike and Bob Bryan discuss doubles strategy with tennis pro Brad Gilbert. Movement, communication and proper positioning are key. Tips are given throughout the video in the form of popups. Easy to understand.

How To: Perform a basic backhand shot

Brad Gilbert discusses and illustrates the basic types of backhand. They are the semi western, and the unit turn. Different types of swings are shown as well. The backhand is very similar to the forehand - everything is basically reversed. A summary is given at the end of the video. Easy to understand video.

How To: Perform a basic forehand shot

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert discusses and illustrates the basic forehand shot and the grips that can be used. The types of grips are the continental grip, and the semi western. The types of stances used are the closed, open and the unit turn. This video is easy to understand and follow.

How To: Play the drop shot

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert discusses and illustrates how to play the drop shot. The drop shots discussed are the forehand and backhand drop shots. Tips appear throughout the video in the form of popups. Easy to understand video.

How To: Do the swing volley shot

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert illustrates and discusses how to play the swing volley. This is a great shot to force your opponent wide and out of the court. In addition to the discussion, tips appear in the form of popups during the video, and a summary appears at the end in a sidebar.

How To: Win the baseline

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert discusses and illustrates baseline strategy. Strategies covered are positioning, moving your opponent and how to finish both at a beginning and advanced level. Summaries and tips are given throughout the videos with sidebars and popups respectively.

How To: Work on your volley

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert gives volley drills. The three volley drills explained are the forehand, backhand and overhead volley. Summaries and tips appear during the video in the form of sidebars and popups. This is a really easy to understand video.

How To: Serve correctly

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert gives strategies for serving correctly. Strategies are given as to how to serve in the deuce court and ad court. The types of serve shown are the body serve, middle serve, wide serve and slice serve. Howe to serve and volley is also shown. Summaries and tips appear during the video in the form of sidebars and tips respectively. Easy to understand.

How To: Hit a crosscourt backhand

You can learn how to hit a crosscourt backhand and you should prepare by turning your hips and shoulders perpendicular to the net. Swing from low to high, bend your knees, keep your arm straight, and keep your elbow and wrist locked through contact. Hit a crosscourt backhand.

How To: Hit a forehand volley in tennis

Fabian Nunez Seixa explains that to hit a forehand volley, you should use the correct grip and be in the correct position which is three steps away from the net. When the tennis ball is approaching, you need to move the racquet toward the ball, keep your arm straight, and step diagonally forward. Hit a forehand volley in tennis.

How To: Master the basic one-handed backhand in tennis

Francis Ribeiro explains that to hit the one-handed backhand, you must use the eastern grip. You should approach the ball, take a backswing with bent arms, swing, and follow through. You should never take your eyes off the ball. Master the basic one-handed backhand in tennis.

How To: Master the drop shot

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro explains that to master the drop shot, you should be close to the net. You should bring your racket back farther than you would for a volley and step forwards as you chop down on the ball. This is an advanced shot that can wreck havoc on your opponents game. Master the drop shot.

How To: Improve your groundstrokes

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro says that there are three drills you can do to improve your groundstrokes: thrown ball drill, progressive thrown ball drill, and side to side drill. Both the thrown ball drill and the progressive thrown ball drill develop your control and accuracy while the side to side drill makes you quicker. Improve your groundstrokes.

How To: Teach your child how to hit a forehand

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro explains that when you are trying to teach your child how to hit a forehand, the most important thing is to teach them the correct technique. For their first lesson, you should help your child bring the racket back and turn their body side on the ball. You should practice a lot. Teach your child how to hit a forehand.

How To: Improve your footwork and coordination

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro explains that there are three drills you can do to improve your footwork and coordination: footwork square, pick up drill, jog and slide. Doing the footwork square develops your speed and coordination while the pick up drill will improve your hand to eye coordination. Improve your footwork and coordination.

How To: Master the backhand slice in tennis

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro says that to master the backhand slice, you should use the chopper grip and you should load your weight on your back foot. The swing is a knifing action from high to low which makes the ball fizz with backspin. This is an advanced stoke that can help you win many points. Master the backhand slice in tennis.

How To: Improve your speed, accuracy, and agility for tennis

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro demonstrates three drills you can do to improve your speed, accuracy, and agility: ground-stroke rally, volley volley drill, and killer put-aways. Volley volley drills help develop reactions and control. These drills will dramatically improve your tennis game. Improve your speed, accuracy, and agility for tennis.

How To: Master the lob shot

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro says that to master the lob shot, you should use the continental grip. You should bring your racket back and keep the racket face open. You have to follow through from low to high. Make sure to hit the ball with enough power so that your opponent cannot smash your attempted lob. Master the lob shot.

How To: Know what to wear for tennis

Ruben Mayo explains that you should always follow the dress code at your club. You should always buy durable items, wear a peaked cotton cap, and wear comfortable tennis shoes. Now you will be able to win in style. Know what to wear for tennis.

How To: Master the double-handed backhand

Ruben Mayo explains that to master the double-handed backhand, you should use the continental grip. As you take the racket back across your chest, you should rotate your shoulders to keep them in line with your hips. You have to accelerate the racket, so that it may come into contact with the tennis ball. This is a great shot for novices or weaker players. Master the double-handed backhand.

How To: Hit a half-volley

Amelie Mauresmo shows how to hit the half-volley. There are two major points to remember. Always stay low and bend your knees as the ball will not bounce that high. And make sure you don't go forward as you hit the ball - wait and control it. Hit a half-volley.

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