Skip to main content
BBC SPORT / SKILLS
Graphics Version | BBC News Home
Sport Homepage | Football | Formula 1 | Olympics | Cricket | Rugby Union | Rugby League | Tennis | Golf | Athletics | Cycling | Motorsport | Boxing | Snooker | Horse Racing | Disability Sport | Other sport... | Sports Personality | TV/Radio Schedule | Sport Academy | Fun and Games | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales
Tennis Contents:  Live scores | Results | Skills | Rules and Equipment | Get Involved

Page last updated at 11:21 GMT, Thursday, 16 July 2009 12:21 UK

Bjorn Borg Borg's mental lessons
Bjorn Borg on how he stayed in control of his emotions

Jim Courier's returning serve tips Returning serve with Jim Courier
Four-time Grand Slam winner Courier gives his returning tips.


MORE FROM SPORT ACADEMY

Download a tennis mask
Get behind your favourite player


THE BASICS

Ready position
Get into position early to play the right shot.

Racquet grips
There are two basic types of grip to choose from.


THE SHOTS

Forehand
The forehand is one of the most spectacular and devastating shots.

Backhand shots
Find out how to play the shot like Henin

Four types of serve
All successful players need an effective serve.

Volleying
The volley is the most demanding shot in tennis.

Drop shot
Take your opponent by surprise

The smash
Master a shot that few club players get right.

Hit it through your legs
Use this skill as an effective way to get the ball back in play


DRILLS AND TACTICS

Judy Murray's tips and drills
Why the build up to the US Open offers a true tennis test

Top-class players' tactics
Find out how Andy Murray is the classic counter-puncher

Tennis speed drills
Ways to improve your speed around the tennis court

Annacone says forget results
Paul Annacone says it's important to stick to the way you play.



SEARCH BBC SPORT: 

Sport Homepage | Football | Formula 1 | Olympics | Cricket | Rugby Union | Rugby League | Tennis | Golf | Athletics | Cycling | Motorsport | Boxing | Snooker | Horse Racing | Disability Sport | Other sport... | Sports Personality | TV/Radio Schedule | Sport Academy | Fun and Games | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales
Tennis Contents:  Live scores | Results | Skills | Rules and Equipment | Get Involved

^ Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage | Feedback | Help | ©