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How to Play Tennis

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Overview

Learn the fundamentals of tennis in this comprehensive 2.5-hour video program. Master the rules, scoring system, and essential techniques including grips, forehand, backhand, and serve. Progress through step-by-step breakdowns of shots and engage in practical drills designed for beginners and intermediate players. Discover the health benefits of tennis, including improved fitness, strength, and coordination. Explore various aspects of the game, from equipment selection to warm-up routines and cool-down exercises. Develop skills in different shot types, including approach shots, cross-court hits, lobs, smashes, and volleys. Practice serving techniques and learn effective return strategies. Engage in a variety of training drills to enhance your overall game. Whether playing indoors or outdoors, embrace tennis as a lifelong sport that promotes physical well-being and social connections.

Syllabus

Introduction to the Tennis Program | Tennis.
Introduction to Tennis | Tennis.
Rules: Scoring and Serving | Tennis.
Rules: Tiebreaker | Tennis.
Discover the Personal Tennis Equipment | Tennis.
Warm Up | Tennis.
On-Court Warm Up with a Partner | Tennis.
Cool Down | Tennis.
Continental Grip | Tennis.
Eastern Forehand Grip | Tennis.
Western Forehand Grip | Tennis.
Semi-Western Forehand Grip | Tennis.
One-Handed Eastern Backhand Grip | Tennis.
Two-Handed Backhand Grip | Tennis.
How to Put an Overgrip | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand | Tennis.
Forehand Stance: Open VS Closed | Tennis.
The Forehand Approach Shot | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Cross-Court | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Down the Line | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Drive Volley | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Offensive Lob | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Smash | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Passing Shot | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Slice | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Volley | Tennis.
How to Hit an Inside Out Forehand | Tennis.
How to Kill Short Balls | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Drop Shot | Tennis.
How to Hit a Forehand Drop Volley | Tennis.
How to Hit a Tweener | Tennis.
Backhand Stance: Open Vs Closed | Tennis.
How to Hit a Backhand Drop Shot | Tennis.
How to Hit a Backhand Drop Volley | Tennis.
How to Hit a Backhand Smash | Tennis.
How to Hit a Backhand Slice | Tennis.
How to Hit a Backhand Topspin Lob | Tennis.
How to Hit a Backhand Volley | Tennis.
How to Hit a Cross-court Backhand | Tennis.
How to Hit a Down the Line Backhand | Tennis.
How to Hit a One Handed Backhand | Tennis.
How to Hit a Two-Handed Backhand | Tennis.
How to Serve | Tennis.
How to Hit a Slice Serve | Tennis.
How to Hit a Second Serve | Tennis.
How to Return a Serve | Tennis.
Self Feeding | Tennis.
Wall Rally | Tennis.
Beginner Drill | Tennis.
Mini Tennis | Tennis.
Cross Court Backhand Drill | Tennis.
Cross Court Forehand Drill | Tennis.
Down the Line Drill | Tennis.
Volley Drills | Tennis.
Volley Drill: Cone | Tennis.
Volley Drill: Goalpost | Tennis.
Volley Drill: River | Tennis.
Basic Groundstrokes Drill | Tennis.
Serve Drill: Toss and Balance | Tennis.

Taught by

Sikana English

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