Four steps to the perfect smash
Pete Sampras, Colonial Classic, Kooyong, Melbourne, 2000. GETTY IMAGES
31 May, 2013

The overhead smash is one of the most spectacular shots in tennis but it's easy to get it wrong. Follow our guide and you'll never miss an overhead again.
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Play the percentages
Lleyton Hewitt, an exponent of percentage tennis, in action at Roland Garros; Getty Images
28 May, 2013

Longer rallies and point construction are non-negotiables on clay, which is why playing percentage tennis is a must. Here's how you can get better at it.
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Five drills to improve your agility
Serena Williams tracks down a ball at the recent Mutua Madrid Open; Getty Images
23 May, 2013

Playing on clay requires excellent movement, footwork and agility. You can improve this area of your game by following these simple, high-energy drills.
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Seven tips to help you win on clay
Sam Stosur, Roland Garros 2012, Paris. GETTY IMAGES
21 May, 2013

Winning on clay requires a strong body and even stronger mind. Fed Cup Squad Coach Shannon Nettle lists his top seven tips to help you triumph on the dirt.
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Tennis tips: one hand or two?
Roger Federer (left) and Chris Evert. GETTY IMAGES
18 May, 2013

There’s no denying that the single-handed backhand is a thing of beauty but it’s becoming scarcer at ATP/WTA level. So should you play with one hand or two?
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What makes a clay court different?
Novak Djokovic, Roland Garros 2012, Paris. GETTY IMAGES
16 May, 2013

Clay courts may not be as plentiful as their hard or grass cousins in Australia but with one in three ATP/WTA tournaments played on the dirt, aspiring pros will need to…
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Build your strength and endurance
Andy Murray; Getty Images
15 May, 2013

Strength endurance training provides a fun workout with many benefits for your game, especially on clay, Nathan and Giselle Martin tell Australian Tennis Magazine.
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Five strategies to grind out a win
Agnieszka Radwanska (left) and Caroline Wozniacki, Australian Open 2012, Melbourne Park. GETTY IMAGES
14 May, 2013

Nobody ever plays their best tennis. If you find yourself having ‘one of those days’, Michael Filosi from Australian Tennis Magazine has the winning strategy.
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Punching the perfect volley
Roger Federer plays a volley during Australian Open 2013; Getty Images
30 April, 2013

In today's "tennis tips" segment join Roger Federer and Serena Williams and learn how to volley with Developmental Tennis Manager Scott Draper.
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Tennis tips: punching the perfect volley
Roger Federer plays a volley during Australian Open 2013; Getty Images
29 April, 2013

In today's "tennis tips" segment join Roger Federer and Serena Williams and learn how to volley with Developmental Tennis Manager Scott Draper.
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