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Free online courseHow to Play Tennis

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 15 minutes

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Learn to play tennis online with this comprehensive free course. Covers everything from grips and serves to volleys and drills. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts.

In this free course, learn about

  • Introduction and Basic Rules
  • Equipment, Warm-Up and Cool-Down
  • Grips and Racket Handling
  • Fundamental Forehand Techniques
  • Advanced and Specialized Forehand Shots
  • Backhand Fundamentals and Variations
  • Serve and Return
  • Practice Drills and Solo Training

Course Description

Embark on a comprehensive journey to mastering tennis with this course, "How to Play Tennis". Spanning 2 hours and 15 minutes, this course promises to equip you with all the fundamental skills and techniques needed to play tennis effectively. Though it doesn't have reviews yet, it holds immense potential to turn novices into proficient players.

Belonging to the "Others" category and more specifically to the "Sports" subcategory, "How to Play Tennis" is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in the sport. The course will guide you through every essential aspect, from understanding the basics to performing advanced strokes and maneuvers.

Begin your educational journey with the "Introduction to the Tennis Program" to familiarize yourself with what lies ahead. Then, dive into the "Introduction to Tennis" segment, which offers insights into what makes this sport so engaging and popular worldwide.

Gaining an understanding of the rules is crucial. In the sections "Rules: Scoring and Serving" and "Rules: Tiebreaker", you will learn how to keep score and the nuances of serving, including handling the high-pressure scenarios of tiebreakers.

Your journey continues with an in-depth look at the essential "Personal Tennis Equipment". Knowing what gear you need and how to use it will provide you with the confidence to step onto the court prepared.

A good match always starts with a proper warm-up. The course covers "Warm Up" and an "On-Court Warm Up with a Partner", ensuring your body is perfectly prepped for play. Equally important, the "Cool Down" section will teach you how to end your practice session to prevent injuries and muscle soreness.

Your grip on the racket plays a significant role in your performance. Master various grips including the "Continental Grip", "Eastern Forehand Grip", "Western Forehand Grip", "Semi-Western Forehand Grip", "One-Handed Eastern Backhand Grip", and "Two-Handed Backhand Grip". There’s also helpful guidance on "How to Put an Overgrip", ensuring comfort and control during your games.

Hitting perfect shots is an art. This course provides detailed instructions on how to hit a variety of forehand and backhand shots, from "Forehand Cross-Court" and "Backhand Topspin Lob" to specialized techniques like "Forehand Drive Volley" and "Backhand Drop Shot". You’ll also learn to navigate different stances, such as "Open VS Closed" for both forehand and backhand.

Serving is a critical skill in tennis. The course covers not just "How to Serve", but delves into advanced techniques like "How to Hit a Slice Serve" and "How to Hit a Second Serve". Additionally, "How to Return a Serve" will ensure you can effectively respond to your opponent.

Finally, no tennis training is complete without rigorous practice. Engaging in drills like "Beginner Drill", "Mini Tennis", "Cross Court Forehand Drill", and various "Volley Drills" will ensure that your skills are honed to perfection through repetitive practice and muscle memory development.

Overall, "How to Play Tennis" offers a well-rounded educational experience, packed with valuable content that covers every facet of the game. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on your tennis skills, this course stands as a great resource to achieve your tennis goals.

Course content

  • Video class: Introduction to the Tennis Program | Tennis 01m
  • Video class: Introduction to Tennis | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: What is the width of a singles tennis court, excluding the alleys?
  • Video class: Rules: Scoring and Serving | Tennis 04m
  • Exercise: _What is the minimum number of sets played in a tennis match?
  • Video class: Rules: Tiebreaker | Tennis 03m
  • Exercise: What score is required to win a tiebreak in singles tennis?
  • Video class: Discover the Personal Tennis Equipment | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the essential equipment needed to play tennis?
  • Video class: Warm Up | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: Which activity is NOT part of the pre-tennis warm-up routine?
  • Video class: On-Court Warm Up with a Partner | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in warming up on the tennis court before a match?
  • Video class: Cool Down | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: What is a recommended exercise for cooling down after a game of tennis?
  • Video class: Continental Grip | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the Continental grip primarily used for in tennis?
  • Video class: Eastern Forehand Grip | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: Which bevel on a tennis racket handle is used for the Eastern forehand grip for a right-handed player?
  • Video class: Western Forehand Grip | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct bevel number to use for the Western forehand grip?
  • Video class: Semi-Western Forehand Grip | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: Which bevel number do you place the base knuckle of your index finger on for a semi-western grip?
  • Video class: One-Handed Eastern Backhand Grip | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the most common grip for a one-handed backhand in tennis?
  • Video class: Two-Handed Backhand Grip | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: What is the correct position for a right-handed player using the two-handed backhand grip in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Put an Overgrip | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the first step to change the over grip on your tennis racket?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: What is the correct grip to use for a forehand in tennis?
  • Video class: Forehand Stance: Open VS Closed | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the difference between the open and closed stance in tennis?
  • Video class: The Forehand Approach Shot | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: What is a crucial step in executing a forehand approach shot?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Cross-Court | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: What is the correct sequence for hitting a forehand cross-court in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Down the Line | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: What is a critical step when executing a forehand down the line?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Drive Volley | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the recommended grip to use for a forehand drive volley in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Offensive Lob | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Smash | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the key step to prepare for a forehand offensive smash in tennis when your opponent lobs you?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Passing Shot | Tennis 03m
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Slice | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the key grip to use when hitting a forehand slice in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Volley | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: How to Hit an Inside Out Forehand | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the best opportunity to hit an inside-out forehand in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Kill Short Balls | Tennis 01m
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Drop Shot | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the first step in hitting a forehand drop shot in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Forehand Drop Volley | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: How to Hit a Tweener | Tennis 01m
  • Video class: Backhand Stance: Open Vs Closed | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: How to Hit a Backhand Drop Shot | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the recommended height for the ball to bounce after hitting a backhand drop-shot in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Backhand Drop Volley | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: How to Hit a Backhand Smash | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the first step to hitting a backhand overhead smash?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Backhand Slice | Tennis 01m
  • Video class: How to Hit a Backhand Topspin Lob | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: _What are the three key steps for hitting a backhand topspin lob in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Backhand Volley | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: How to Hit a Cross-court Backhand | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct technique for hitting a cross-court backhand shot?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Down the Line Backhand | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: How to Hit a One Handed Backhand | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct way to swing forward when hitting a one-handed backhand in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Two-Handed Backhand | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: How to Serve | Tennis 04m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct position to hold the ball when preparing to serve in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Hit a Slice Serve | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: How to Hit a Second Serve | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the difference in the toss between the first and second serve in tennis?
  • Video class: How to Return a Serve | Tennis 03m
  • Video class: Self Feeding | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: _What are some variants to try when self-feeding during tennis practice?
  • Video class: Wall Rally | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: Beginner Drill | Tennis 02m
  • Exercise: _What are the three key steps in the useful drill for beginners to acquire basic hand-eye coordination in tennis?
  • Video class: Mini Tennis | Tennis 01m
  • Video class: Cross Court Backhand Drill | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: _What should you do after every shot in the backhand drill?
  • Video class: Cross Court Forehand Drill | Tennis 01m
  • Video class: Down the Line Drill | Tennis 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the recommended number of shots to hit when practicing down the line forehand and backhand in one half of the singles court?
  • Video class: Volley Drills | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: Volley Drill: Cone | Tennis 01m
  • Video class: Volley Drill: Goalpost | Tennis 01m
  • Video class: Volley Drill: River | Tennis 01m
  • Video class: Basic Groundstrokes Drill | Tennis 02m
  • Video class: Serve Drill: Toss and Balance | Tennis 03m
  • Exercise: _What can you use if you don't have hoops to practice your toss in tennis?

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