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SPORT ACADEMY

Mauresmo's guide to the half-volley
Amelie Mauresmo shows you how to play the half-volley.

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.

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VIDEO MASTERCLASSES

Michael Jeremiasz's tennis tactics

Elena Baltacha's GR8 tennis challenge

Watch Greg Rusedski's serve masterclass

Johansson's backhand masterclass

Watch Henman's top tennis tips

Esther Vergeer's wheelchair tennis tips

THE BASICS

Ready position
Racquet grips

THE SHOTS

Forehand
Backhand shots
Four types of serve
Volleying
Drop shot
The smash
Hit it through your legs

DRILLS AND TACTICS

Judy Murray's tips and drills
Top-class players' tactics
Tennis speed drills
Annacone says forget results



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