Tennis Preparation Tips

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Find out the right tennis racket grip for you before you even hit the court. Learn about the basics of tennis in this free tennis lesson video from a professional tennis instructor.

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Basic Tennis Skills
Good tennis players should be able think quickly on the court. Learn about the skill sets necessary to become a good tennis player in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Benefits of Tennis Warm-Up Exercises
Tennis warm-up exercises help you to get into the right frame of mind as well. Learn more about tennis match preparation in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Parts of a Tennis Racket
The head of a tennis racket includes the strings. Learn more about the parts of a tennis racket in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Resizing Tennis Racket Grip
Add more tape if tennis racket grip is too small. Learn more about buying the right tennis racket for you in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Basics: Court Position
Return to the center of the tennis court after every shot. Learn what the tennis court lines signify in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Grip: Backhand
This tennis grip is similar to gripping the handlebars on a bicycle. Learn about tennis racket grips in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Grip: Forehand
Change your tennis racket grip for different shots. Learn about tennis racket grips in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Grip: Hammer
The hammer tennis grip is another name for the continental grip. Learn about tennis racket grips in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Grip: Western
This tennis grip is for more advanced players. Learn about tennis racket grips in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Racket Grip Tape
Grip tape helps you to get a firm hold of your tennis racket. Learn more about customizing your tennis racket in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Racket Strings
String your tennis racket at 54 pounds of tension. Learn more about tennis equipment in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Shoes: What to Look For
Buy tennis shoes which provide stability and support. Learn tips for buying tennis shoes in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Warm-Up Exercises: Lateral Movement & Running
Tennis requires players to move back and forth a great deal. Learn more about how to get ready for a tennis lesson or match in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Tennis Warm-Up: Hamstring Exercises
Get your body ready to play tennis. Learn more about match preparation in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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When to Buy New Tennis Balls
If tennis ball logo has worn off, you need new tennis balls. Learn more about tennis equipment in this free tennis lesson from a tennis instructor.

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Summary: Since ancient times, people have been playing tennis as recreation and sport. The term “lawn tennis” was coined in 1874 by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield and the game was devised from royal tennis which was played in 12th century France. The game has many rules and has been played different ways over the centuries. Tennis games consist of one to five sets, the winner has to meet a certain requirement (ex. one set or three out of five). Most matches consist of three sets, the winner being the player who wins two out of three sets. To win a set, the player has to win the majority of games within the set, ending with six. Each game is made up of points. The winner of the game has to win at least four points and has to have at least two points difference between their score and the other player’s score.

Learn the basics of tennis from our expert in these instructional videos. Our expert will tell you what athletic skills you need to play tennis, then demonstrate warm-up exercises to get you ready for a match. Not sure what all of those lines on the court mean? Don't know if it is time to replace those tattered tennis balls? Watch these videos to find the answers to these and many more questions. The series also includes an overview of tennis racket grips.

About the Expert

Expert: Elizabet Mateos has been playing tennis since she was six years old. She moved to the U.S. from Barcelona, Spain to accept a scholarship to play tennis in college. She has been teaching tennis for ten years.