For everybody in love with playing tennis
(and anyone who’d like to be)
Real-life tips and insights for getting the most from tennis - for beginners, recreational players, club competitors and parents
How to beat someone who is better than you at tennis
Drawn against the club champ? Here are four key tips that will help you win (or at least, make it competitive)…
Tennis practice: How to get the most out of a hit
Tips for turning your regular tennis hits into proper practices that help your game…
Tennis problem-solving – four tactics from the pros you can use on court now
Four tips for adapting your tennis game in real time to defeat tricky opponents…
How to deal with the lob in doubles - 5 simple tactics for club players
Fed up with watching the ball sail over your head in doubles matches? Here’s a guide to dealing with the serial lobber…
Cut down on unforced errors - a simple tip for practicing patience
Improve your patience, cut down on unforced errors and learn to build pressure in a rally…
How to practice consistent cross-court rallying
A simple, fun game to help with your cross-court consistency
How to practice your second serve consistency
Here’s a simple game you can play on your own to recreate match pressure and get a better, more reliable second serve…
How to choose between hitting a one-handed or two-handed backhand
For those players who are feeling a little uncertain about what backhand to hit, editor Lizzie gives us the pros and cons of hitting both styles…
Is it OK for my child to play only tennis?
Does your child seem pretty good at tennis? Editor Lizzie gives us her top 5 tips on how to get the most from your child’s tennis talents…
Tennis match play: Learning how to construct a point
Good tennis players are able to win by building points - which means an ability to think several shots ahead. Here’s a guide to constructing points – and a fun game to help you practice it…
Playing tennis as a team - how to get the most out of team tournaments
Editor Lizzie reflects on the importance of working together and what makes a good tennis team-mate…
Tips for playing smart tennis in bad weather and tricky conditions
Whether you’re playing to win or having a friendly hit, here’s how to play better tennis in wind, rain or glaring sun…
Doubles Play: How to stop worrying about your volleys and start loving the net
Some expert tips on how to stop worrying about your volleys and start loving the net when playing doubles.
Rallying: 3 top tips every beginner should know
Three expert tips to improve your rallying skills.