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	Smash to a Better Net Game: Drop Back Like a Quarterback for a Better Overhead By: Chris Cozzillio 02/20/2013 A common question asked by students working on their net game is, “What if I get lobbed?” The best response—acquire a successful overhead. The following segments will give you the steps to help you hit your overhead like the best players in the world. read article
	Zoe’s Hope By: Mara Tamir Spiegel 01/01/2013 Today is September 20, 2012. It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years – a whole four years since my then 4½-year-old daughter, Zoe, met Richard Spurling, founder of ACEing Autism, a nonprofit program that provides recreational tennis for autistic children read article
	Learn to Compete By: Adam Naylor 12/31/2012 Your volleys are crisp on the lesson court but are limp come match time. You manage to learn how to come over your one-handed backhand and really crack it except when the club championship rolls around. read article
	Melbourne // Secrets from a local By: Kait O'Callahan 10/17/2012 Melbourne is well known for its animals, sports, dining, shopping, wine and culture. However, Melbournians like to keep their local haunts a bit private, which is why visitors won’t read about many of them in any old tourist guide. The following is a selection of the very best things to experience in Melbourne, tourist-trap free. read article
	Murray’s Protein Power By: Staff 10/09/2012 Professional tennis players expend tons of energy during match play, especially if you’re Andy Murray, who competes long and hard and generally advances deep into tournaments. read article
	Tennis at Night Under Lights By: Staff 10/09/2012 If you have an aversion to playing tennis at night under lights, you’re not alone. Many players prefer hitting during natural daylight because they see the ball better. Darkness can complicate the game, but understanding its elements may help you see the game more clearly. read article
	AMAZED AND DAZED // Idolizing Your Opponent can Hurt Your Game By: Kait O'Callahan 10/09/2012 JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO was overwhelmed when he faced Roger Federer for the first time at the Grand Slam level at the 2009 Australian Open. Coming up against a player he openly admired, del Potro was unable to play at his normal level. read article
	The Quirky Ukrainian By: Scott Mitchell 09/29/2012 Discover one of the Alexandr Dolgopolov’s deceptive weapons, his serve. read article
	A Heavy Issue - Will a few extra pounds impact your game? By: Staff 09/29/2012 Over two years ago, Mardy Fish appeared maxed out. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, he suffered from chronic knee problems, joint pain and a stalled ranking. Was there a correlation between his weight, health problems and mediocre performances? read article
	Swinging Volley By: Staff 09/26/2012 MADE POPULAR BY the likes of Andre Agassi and the Williams sisters, the swinging volley is a common stroke in the modern game. Although labelled a volley by defini- tion because the ball is struck before it hits the ground, technically the shot is similar to a groundstroke. read article