Instructional Videos
Active.com brings you a variety of tennis video tips to help take your game to the next level. Learn the fundamentals of the game with these step-by-step tutorials.
Learn the three fundamentals of developing a perfect serve from Chip Brooks, Director of Tennis at IMG Academies.
Beginner Instruction: How to Hit a Topspin Forehand
Chip Brooks, Director of Tennis at IMG Academies, shows you the proper grip, preparation and follow through for a forehand that will see you through match point.
Beginner Instruction: How to Hit a Backhand
With the proper grip, movement and follow through, your backhand can go from a liability to a point winner in three short steps.
Beginner Instruction: How to Volley
Learn the three key points that are critical to having a successful volley in this instructional video featuring Chip Brooks from IMG Academies.
Nadal's Topspin Forehand
Utilizing the cutting edge sport-training technology of Dartfish, we've slowed down the forehand of Rafael Nadal to demonstrate how you can add more power and spin to your swing.
Federer's One-Handed Backhand
We've slowed down Federer's backhand to demonstrate how you can flatten out your shot to make your backhand a true weapon.
Soderling's Flat Forehand Swing
In this video, we've slowed down Robin Soderling's forehand for tips on adding more pace and spin to your strokes.
Sharapova's Two-Handed Backhand
Active.com teamed up with Dartfish to bring you an in-depth look at some of the best strokes in tennis. We've slowed down Sharapova's backhand for tips on making your backhand a winning swing.
Wozniacki's Winning Forehand
In this video, we've slowed down Caroline Wozniacki's forehand to demonstrate how you can add more depth and spin to your shots.
Sam Stosur's Kick Serve
We've slowed down Samantha Stosur's kick serve for tips on how to get more from your second serve.
How to Add Variety to Your Slice
All too often, players have just one slice in their repertoire of shots. Learn how to add variety to your game with different types of slice returns in this video from TennisDrills.tv.
3 Checkpoints for Better Movement
Learn the importance of proper stance and footwork for improved on-court movement. Brought to you by TennisDrills.tv.
Guide to Quickstart Tennis
There's a new tennis format for introducing kids to the game. Learn how Quickstart Tennis works with this video from TennisDrills.tv.
Return of Serve Basics
Gilad Bloom explains the fundamentals of one of the least-practiced shots in tennis with this video tip from PlaySportsTV.com.
How to Volley
Gilad Bloom explains the proper grip and execution of the forehand volley with this video tip from PlaySportsTV.com.
Forehand Basics Part One
Learn the proper grip, form and execution of the forehand -- the cornerstone shot in the game of tenns. Brought to you by PlaySportsTV.com.
Forehand Basics Part Two
Learn the proper grip, form and execution of the forehand -- the cornerstone shot in the game of tenns. Brought to you by PlaySportsTV.com.
Forehand Basics Part Three
Learn the proper grip, form and execution of the forehand -- the cornerstone shot in the game of tenns. Brought to you by PlaySportsTV.com.
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