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How To: Use the tennis backhand follow through
The fourth thing that every high-level tennis player does when hitting a backhand is follow through. Extend out in the direction you are hitting the ball, then smoothly bend the elbows and wrap the racket up over your shoulder.
How To: Use shoulder rotation on a windshield wiper forehand
This video explains how the amount of shoulder rotation you get during a windshield wiper forehand can differ from a classic forehand. After you hit the tennis ball, you typically have to rotate a little bit more than you otherwise would on the windshield wiper. There are a number of reasons for this, but in this video we keep our focus relatively narrow.
Do tennis forehand stances: the Open, Neutral & Closed
Every time you hit a tennis forehand you choose how you position your feet -- what stance you will use. You can hit a forehand with an open, neutral, or closed stance, but you should stay away from the closed stance if possible. This last stance makes it difficult to rotate your upper body through contact, making it difficult for you to use correct forehand mechanics.
How To: Hit a forehand stroke in a game of tennis
Tennis is a great summer sport, which makes having a great forehand essential for any tennis player. Learn how to improve your forehand swing in this tennis video.
How To: Improve your backhand swing in the game of tennis
Tennis is a great summer sport, and a great backhand is essential to being a good tennis player. Learn how to improve your backhand swing in this video tennis tutorial.
How To: Hit the angle shot
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to hit an angle shot. Angle shots are hard to hit in tennis. Learn how to hit angle shots in tennis with this video clip.
How To: Hit the tennis ball cross court
Want to improve your tennis skills? Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to hit a tennis ball across the court in this video tennis lesson.
How To: Hit an overhead shot in tennis
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to hit an overhead shot in tennis. The serve is one of the most important shots in the game of tennis. In this video lesson, learn how to hit an overhead smash.
How To: Improve your forehand backswing in tennis
In this Forehand Fundamentals video, we talked about how you need to take your racket back to complete your preparation. This video goes into more detail about the backswing and discusses the wide variety of backswings you see on the pro tennis tour.
How To: Return a serve in tennis
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to return a serve. Returning a tennis serve can be difficult. Learn how to return a serve in this video tennis lesson.
How To: Volley a tennis ball
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to hit a volley. A good game of tennis is all about volleying. Learn how to volley a tennis ball in this video tennis lesson.
How To: Play tennis for beginners
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to play tennis for beginners. You'll need a racquet, balls, a court, and someone to play with. Tennis is one of the most popular summer sports, and with this video lesson, learn tips for playing the game of tennis.
How To: Play tennis on a clay court
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates a few tips on how to play on a clay court. If you're on a clay court, it's a very forgiving surface, so if you have a problem in your knee or hip, this is the surface for you--less wear and tear on your body. The game of tennis is played on many surfaces from concrete to clay to grass. Learn tips for playing on clay courts in this video tennis lesson.
How To: Play tennis on a grass court
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates a few techniques on how to play tennis on a grass court. There aren't a lot of grass courts around, so if you are lucky enough to do so, you're in for quite a treat. The game of tennis is played on many surfaces from concrete to clay to grass. Learn tips for playing on grass tennis courts in this video tennis lesson.
How To: Serve in tennis
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to serve in tennis. There's basically three types of serves: the kick serve, the flat serve, and a slice serve.
How To: Add top spin to a tennis serve
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to add more spin to your serve or how to hit a kick serve. The serve is one of the most important shots in the game of tennis. Learn how to add top spin to a tennis ball in this tennis video lesson.
How To: Hold a tennis racquet
Need tennis tips? Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to hold a tennis racquet. Learn about tennis fundamentals including the proper way to hold a tennis racquet in this video clip.
How To: Tie a PC Knot for your tennis racket
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tie a PC knot for your tennis racket. This knot is used to finish off mains or crosses, so tension can't be pulled directly to it.
How To: Mount your tennis racket with a 6-pt mounting system
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to mount your tennis racket with a 6-Point mounting system. You seldom have to move the mounting system's posts if you restring the same tennis racket. The micro adjusters assist in getting the tennis racket snug.
How To: Install string savers on tennis strings
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to install string savers to your tennis strings. The string savers have a slat to put the main through and another slat for the perpendicular cross. These savers weigh around two or three pounds. If you feel the heavier difference, you can just adjust the tension to lessen it.
How To: Use the ATW on your tennis racket w/ no starting clamp
Check out this instructional video and learn how to use a generic around the world pattern on your tennis racket. This stringing pattern does not require a starting clamp. Once your mains are done, you'll want to count your crosses and you can determine where to go from there.
How To: Pass string thru blocked grommets on a tennis racket
String a tennis racket. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to pass string through blocked grommets. If they're covered by a tennis string, a shared grommet, or any kind of tough grommet in which a string does not readily pass.
How To: Tighten your knots on a tennis racket
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tighten your knots on a tennis racket. This tutorial also covers the Parnell knot, which is is a knot used to finish off your crosses or mains. You'd want to start off with a single hitch knot.
How To: String a tennis racket by the box pattern
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to string your tennis racket by the box pattern. When using this pattern, you'll want a certain number of mains unstrung. Technically it makes more sense to begin the box pattern on the mains rather than the crosses.
How To: Build up a grip using a heat-shrink sleeve
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use a heat-shrink sleeve to build up your tennis racket's grip. To do this you'll need a heat gun such as a standard blow dryer to warm the heat-shrink sleeve. Be sure not to heat it at one point, you'll want to heat it all over evenly. You should never use more than two sleeves, otherwise the bevels will completely disappear.
How To: Get mains started on a 1-piece string job for a racket
String a tennis racket yourself. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to lace your mains on a one-piece string job for your tennis racket. The number of grommets in the yoke of the tennis racket determines where to start off. After dividing the number by two, if you yield an odd number, you would start from the throat. If you yield an even number, you start from the top of the racket.
How To: Lace the mains for a 2-piece tennis racket string job
String a tennis racket. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to lace your mains for a two-piece string job for your tennis racket. To find out where you start is by counting how many grommets you have on your racket. By dividing the number by two, you can determine where to start, top or bottom. If the number you yield is odd, you start from the bottom. If the number you yield is even, you start from the top.
How To: Replace the grommet strips on a tennis racket
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to replace your bumper guard/grommet strips. This should be done for a number of reasons. One reason is if the bumper guard has worn through and you are now hitting graphite when you scrape it on the ground. Another is if the grommets are coming apart and the string has a chance at touching the frame. Or if you wish to add lead tape in a more conspicuous manner, replacing the strips and guards will help.
How To: Weave crosses on a tennis racket
String a tennis racket yourself. Take a look at this instructional video and learn what to do and what not to do as you weave your crosses on your tennis racket. When pulling the strings across the mains, don't just pull it straight across. Always move your hand and the tennis string.
How To: Start crosses on a tennis racket with a starting knot
Check out this instructional video and learn how to start your crosses(two-piece) with a starting knot when stringing your tennis racket. Once you have your first cross in, you need to find where your starting knot is going to go. Whichever starting knot you choose, you need to pull it tight from both sides to make the knot as bulky and tight as possible.
How To: Start crosses on the tennis racket w/ a starting clamp
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to start your crosses(two-piece) with a starting clamp when stringing your tennis racket. Keep in mind that when you get to the other side where the knot's going to be, make sure that there's enough string sticking out to get through your tension head and then clamp it on the outside with the starting clamp.
How To: Tie a starting knot for your tennis racket
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tie a standard starting knot. As the name suggests, this knot is used for starting off your crosses and can withstand direct tension. It's not something your want to use for the end of your mains or crosses on the racket.
How To: Tie a Bulky knot for your tennis racket
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tie a bulky knot. This is a starting know and tension can be pulled directly to it. Keep in mind that this knot is not for the end of your mains and crosses.
How To: Tie a double half-hitch for your tennis racket
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tie a double half hitch while stringing your tennis racket. Keep in mind that this knot should only used to finish off mains or crosses. Because of this, tension should not be pulled directly to it.
How To: Tie a Parnell Knot for stringing your tennis racket
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tie a Parnell Knot. This knot is used for restringing a tennis racket when you're finishing up mains or crosses. Because of this, you don't want to pull tension directly to it.
How To: String a tennis racket - O3
Want to know how to string an 03 tennis racket? The O3 is not that different from your standard tennis racket save for the fact that the O3 racket always starts at the top when you string it and secondly, when you get to the crosses at the regular grommets you ought to use a table lock during the tensing. It's a little time consuming but this is the best way of going about it.
How To: Use & operate swivel clamps to String a Tennis racket
String a tennis racket. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use and operate swivel clamps. The two main components of the swivel clamp are the tightening teeth and locking down the clamp. The clamp keeps it from moving along the side bar, some are spring assisted, some are not. The tightening teeth is used to keep the clamp attached to the string.
How To: Use and operate a rotational gripper
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use and operate a rotational gripper. The rotational gripper tenses your tennis strings for you. Tensioning specifics change from machine to machine, but the fundamental is still the same.
How To: Use a guide Awl on your tennis racket
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use a guide Awl to pass string through blocked grommets on your tennis racket. Wax or chapstick can help the guide Awl ease through the block grommet. When attempting this, try spinning it as it'll help reduce the friction.
How To: Use Teflon tubing for your tennis racket
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use Teflon tubing to help prevent the further breakdown of cracked grommets. Teflon tubing also helps protect the racket frame from the stress of tensioned string.