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		<title>PlaySportsTV - Latest Updates in Tennis</title>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Depth Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video presents a depth drill in which the basic idea is to find how far from the net a beginning tennis player can hit from. This is a great kids tennis drill which is not only fun for the kids but useful in determining the distance from the net a young player should work from. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:53:17 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Lob Shot Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great kids tennis drill that reinforces the techniques for hitting a proper lob shot. A tennis coach explains the basics of the lob shot and then demonstrates the drill. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:52:20 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Tennis Serving Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great kids' tennis drill that teaches the basics of the serve. A racket isn't even necessary as the drill revolves around throwing a tennis ball while using all of the techniques and movements of a serve. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:51:24 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: The Service Toss</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Controlling the toss on a serve can be a challenge in kids tennis. This video explains the basics of the service toss for kids and demonstrates a drill which prevents chasing the ball on a bad toss. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:50:21 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Drop Shot Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video presents a simple drill for kids tennis players that will help them work on their drop shots and develop the soft hands and touch necessary to pull off this tennis shot. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:49:34 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Drop Shot Basics</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the best tennis shots when an opponent is playing deep is the drop shot. In this video, a tennis coach explains how to put underspin on the ball and then demonstrates a great kids tennis drill that reinforces the concepts necessary for the drop shot. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:47:46 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Touch Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Once beginners master the simple drop shot, this is a great game for kids tennis player because it's not only a great warm up, it also emphasizes touch and soft hands. This is a simple game which is fun and effective for kids tennis players. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:47:03 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: One-Handed Backhand Volley</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great kids tennis drill that works on the one-handed backhand volley at the net. In this video, a coach provides a variety of great tennis tips for keeping your wrist closer to the target than the strings of the racket. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:46:15 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Hip Rotation and Positioning</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here is a great kids tennis drill that stresses hip rotation and good preparation for hitting both forehands and backhands. As the video demonstrates, this is a simple but highly effective drill for beginning kids tennis players. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:45:23 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Backhand Groundstoke Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great drill for kids just learning to develop a tennis backhand shot. In this video, a junior tennis coach explains the basics and introduces a simple drill for taking backhands in the air and off the bounce. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:44:16 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Backhand Movement Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ It's important to teach the concept of moving to the ball to kids learning how to play tennis. This video presents a simple tennis drill that reinforces the necessary footwork for adjusting to the ball and setting up for a tennis backhand shot. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:43:19 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Kids Forehand Drill, Part 2</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's the second part of the tennis forehand drill for kids. This is a great drill for beginner tennis players as it reinforces the footwork needed for the forehand because the drill is done first without a racket. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:41:42 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Kids Forehand Drill, Part 1</title>
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				<![CDATA[ How to move to hit the forehand is the subject of this video for kids who are tennis beginners. With this drill, a coach explains how to begin learning the forehand slowly and effectively, with an emphasis on the basics of footwork. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:41:02 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Forehand Basics for Kids</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video provides a great introduction to the tennis forehand for kids. A junior tennis coach breaks down correct racket rotation and how to finish a shot above the shoulder and provides a variety of tennis tips that are perfect for kids learning how to play tennis. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:40:22 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kids Tennis: Advice for Working with Kids</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video emphasizes the importance of getting kids involved very quickly with rallying and also recommends the use of a lighter ball that will enable beginner tennis players to have more success sooner. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:39:38 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Games: 10-And-Under Tag Team Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This cooperative game adds a level of difficulty and excitement to the standard tennis rally drill. An instructor explains how QuickStart Tennis players can work on rally skills and movement with a tag-team singles game. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:37:49 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Games: Juggle Rally</title>
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				<![CDATA[ QuickStart Tennis players can find a strong contact point and develop groundstroke technique with the juggle rally drill. In this video, a tennis instructor demonstrates how to tap the ball up, let it bounce and return it over the net. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:36:31 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Games: High-Ball Rally</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This creative drill lets QuickStart Tennis players have fun while they improve their tracking, positioning and hitting skills. Kids get under the lobs and return them across the net. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:35:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Games: Four-Square Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The well-known four-square kid's game  transfers to the tennis court. In this QuickStart Tennis drill, young players develop positioning and racket skills as they defend their portion of the court. A tennis instructor explains the drill. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:34:52 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Games: Champion of the Court</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A group-based activity for the 60-foot QuickStart Tennis court provides game-like practice for youngsters. The winner of the point stays on the court for the next challenger. Be the last player standing - the champion of the court. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:34:08 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Games: Jacks Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This progressive game allows QuickStart Tennis players to work on the forehand groundstroke. Count how long the rally lasts at different distances. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:32:12 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Games: Splat! Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This fun game can be played anywhere and allows QuickStart Tennis players to practice movement and control. The goal is to hit the ball off a target. An instructor explains the way to develop racket skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:06:59 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Serving: 10-And-Under Overhand Service Motion</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youngsters 10 and under use an overhand serve for QuickStart Tennis. In this video, an instructor teaches the skills necessary to execute an overhand serve. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:05:51 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Serving: 8-And-Under Underhand Service Progression to Baseline</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This QuickStart Tennis drill helps kids develop their underhand-service skills until they can execute a game-realistic serve. In this video, a tennis instructor explains how a youngster can progress back to the baseline to take a serve. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:04:27 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Serving: Underhand Serve</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youngsters 8 and under use an underhand serve to begin points in QuickStart Tennis. An instructor explains a drill for young players to develop this serve. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:03:39 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Serving: Tennis Serve Motion with Football</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The motion of throwing a football mimics the overhand service motion. This QuickStart Tennis drill teaches kids to keep their elbow high during the motion. A tennis instructor breaks down the serve skill. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:02:29 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rally Skills: Rallying Side-to-Side Color Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Young players need to learn side-to-side movement while rallying and this fun QuickStart Tennis drill develops initial lateral movement while hitting the ball. A tennis instructor explains how a beginner can open up the court with his shots.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:01:21 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rally Skills: One-Foot Rally</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This QuickStart Tennis drill teaches balance and movement while providing young players with a lot of fun. In the drill, the players move into position to hit the ball and then stand on one foot as they swing through it. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:00:31 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rally Skills: Lobster Trap</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This is a great drill for teaching QuickStart Tennis players a strong contact point and proper groundstroke movement. Youngsters use two rackets, or 'lobster claws,' to trap the ball as it comes to them. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:59:31 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rally Skills: Step-Back Rally Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ With this QuickStart Tennis drill, teach youngsters to rally with forehanded shots. A tennis instructor demonstrates how this progressive drill teaches movement skills and gets a youngster comfortable hitting the ball. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:58:25 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rally Skills: One-Bounce, Two-Bounce Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ With this QuickStart Tennis drill, kids learn court positioning during rallies. Youngsters react to the ball with forward and back movements. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:57:27 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rally Skills: Deep and Short Movement for Hitting and Recovering</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youngsters learning to play tennis hit both short and deep balls, and have to recover against similar balls hit to him. In this video, a tennis instructor explains the QuickStart Tennis call-and-response drill which develops players' moving, hitting and recovering skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:54:31 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rally Skills: Racket Trap</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, learn a great way to teach rallying skills to QuickStart Tennis players. The racket trap helps players develop a consistent contact point, with excellent height and distance from their body. They catch and trap the ball against their racket. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:53:37 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Instant Rally Progression: Developing Rally Skill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Rallying is an important skill for youngsters learning to play QuickStart Tennis. In this video, learn a simple drill that gets young players to develop racket skills, movement and body positioning. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:52:40 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Pre-Instant Rally Skills: Drop Ball in Circles Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ With the drop ball in circles game, youngsters learning to play QuickStart Tennis will improve their ability to get underneath the ball and gain awareness of their racket. In this video, a tennis instructor explains the drill. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:51:32 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Pre-Instant-Rally Skills: Side Throws with a Playground Ball</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youngsters learning to play QuickStart Tennis can start out with racket skills. A tennis instructor demonstrates how throwing a large playground ball develops initial forehand and backhand rotation, and movement skills. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:50:36 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Pre-Instant-Rally Skills: Rollball Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The rollball game is a great way to introduce basic rallying skills to youngsters learning QuickStart Tennis. This simple eye-hand-racket drill teaches rallying technique and can be made progressively more difficult.   ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:49:21 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Pre-Instant-Rally Skills: Koosh Ball Skills</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youngsters can learn QuickStart Tennis skills by beginning with a Koosh ball, which is bigger and lighter than a standard tennis ball. In this video, young tennis players will develop rallying skills with an easy-to-follow drill. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:48:14 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Pre-Instant-Rally Skills: The Underhand Toss</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The underhand toss is a critical skill that shouldn't be overlooked as youngsters learn to serve in QuickStart Tennis. A tennis instructor explains a drill that is an introduction to the underhand serve. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:46:24 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Pre-Rally Activities: Call My Name Activity</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Fast reaction speed is a fundamental skill for tennis. As beginners learn to play QuickStart Tennis, use this fun, easy drill to keep kids engaged while they improve balance, reaction and eye-hand skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:45:37 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Pre-Rally Activities: Racket Handling Drills</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video demonstrates how QuickStart Tennis players can learn racket handling skills. A tennis instructor introduces a drill to get your kids engaged while improving reaction and eye-hand skills. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:44:25 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Pre-Rally Activities: Playground Ball Rally</title>
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				<![CDATA[ It's important to challenge youngsters learning QuickStart Tennis with reaction speed. In this drill, use a playground ball instead of a tennis ball to teach positioning, reaction and eye-hand skills. A tennis instructor demonstrates the QuickStart Tennis drill. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:43:30 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Intro to QuickStart Tennis: The 10-And-Under Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, a tennis instructor explains how kids 10-and-under play QuickStart Tennis. He breaks down the scoring system and advantages of teaching youngsters tennis on a smaller court. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn how to play tennis.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:42:36 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Intro to QuickStart Tennis: The 10-And-Under Tennis Court</title>
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				<![CDATA[ QuickStart Tennis for kids 10-and-under uses a 60- by 21-foot court with low-compression tennis balls and 25-inch rackets. A tennis instructor breaks down the advantages of playing QuickStart Tennis on this court. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:41:38 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Intro to QuickStart Tennis: The 8-And-Under Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ QuickStart Tennis is a tennis match for kids 8-and-under on a smaller scale. In this video, a tennis instructor explains the 36- by 18-foot court, seven-point scoring system and the game's benefits. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for youngsters to learn the sport. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:40:05 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Intro to QuickStart Tennis: The 8-And-Under Tennis Court</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The QuickStart Tennis court for children 8 years and younger is 36 feet long by 18 feet wide. A tennis instructor explains how to set up this court. QuickStart Tennis is a great way for beginners to learn how to play tennis. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:38:34 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Intro to QuickStart Tennis: Choosing the Correct Tennis Racket</title>
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				<![CDATA[ For kids 8 and under, use a 19- to 23-inch racket on the 36-foot-long QuickStart Tennis court. In this video, a tennis instructor demonstrates how to measure racket size for a beginner. Learn the technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:37:44 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Intro to QuickStart Tennis: Choosing the Right Equipment for Kids</title>
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				<![CDATA[ For children 8 years and younger, it's important to have the right-sized racket and tennis balls. QuickStart Tennis equipment is sized specifically for beginners. A youngster can learn technique and gain confidence by using a 19- to 23-inch-long racket and lighter balls. In this video, a tennis instructor helps you select the right tennis equipment. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:35:52 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Serve: Return of Serve</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom explains the basics of returning serve and uses a drill to reinforce the concepts in this video. He emphasizes staying low, in a ready position, using a split step, and moving into the serve. These are some great tennis tips for players looking to improve their return of serve. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:00:10 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Serve: Serve and Volley</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This tennis instruction breaks down the serve-and-volley, in which a player rushes to the net after serving hoping to volley the return for an easy point. Pro Gilad Bloom explains how the serve can set up a winning shot and demonstrates a great drill for working on the serve and volley. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:59:02 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Serve: The Slice Serve</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A sliced serve has sidespin, which will cause the ball to slide and skid when it bounces. Gilad Bloom provides some helpful tennis tips about the slice serve and demonstrates how to pull off the serve in this video. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:58:18 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Serve: The Second Serve</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom demonstrates the differences between a first serve and a second serve in this video, emphasizing that all players must develop a second serve with more spin, that they can rely on. Some great tennis tips for working on your serve.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:57:38 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Serve: First and Second Serve Tips</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom discusses the first and second serves and provides a variety of great tennis tips to help you understand the concepts of serving in this video. A good overview for players just learning how to play tennis. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:56:56 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Serve: Practice Tips for Improving Serves</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The focus of this video is on tennis tips for improving your serve with better practice routines. The keys to this include more quality, not more repetition, using targets, and trying to put yourself in a match situation as you practice your serves. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:55:23 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Serve: Understanding the Serve</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This tennis video looks at three kinds of serves: the first serve, second serve, and a slice serve. Gilad Bloom offers some excellent tennis tips and a drill to work on the basics of the serve. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:53:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Serve: Introduction to Serving</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The serve is the single most important shot in tennis because the server has total control. In this video, Gilad Bloom provides some great tennis tips for serving and an introduction to the options a server has at his or her disposal.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:51:57 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Angle Shots</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Angle shots can open up the court from the baseline or be used on passing shots. Gilad Bloom provides a variety of tennis tips for executing sharp angle or short angle shots in this video intended for more advanced players. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Racket Head Speed Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom provides some great tennis tips for the heavy top spin shot, which requires a lot of racket head speed to pull off. In this video, Gilad demonstrates a great drill that promotes the velocity of the tennis racket and encourages loose wrists, which are essential for speed. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:50:03 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Low Ball Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Getting down and staying down to hit low balls in tennis is the subject of this video, intended for intermediate and more advanced players. Pro Gilad Bloom uses a chair to reinforce how to hit low balls effectively. Among his tennis tips: bend your knees, not your back.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:49:19 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: The Crossover Step</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom demonstrates how to use a crossover step to get back to the ready position from either the forehand or backhand. This video provides a variety of great tennis tips for improving your footwork. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:48:16 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Quick Adjustment Steps</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The slower a tennis ball is hit to you, the more you have to make quick, small adjustment steps to put yourself in the right position to hit the ball. In this video, Gilad Bloom provides a classic tennis drill for working on quick adjustment steps. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:47:10 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Get Back to the Middle</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Many tennis players will run down a shot, but they don't recover and get back to the middle of the court for the next shot. In this video, Gilad Bloom demonstrates a great tennis drill that promotes an explosive recovery back to the middle. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:45:05 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Hitting on the Run</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Ideal for more advanced players, this video provides some very useful tennis tips for hitting shots on the run and staying in the point. The key, as pro Gilad Bloom explains, is to maintain proper technique even when hitting under more difficult situations. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:43:57 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: The Transition Game</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The transition game in tennis is about combining ground strokes with a net game. This video focuses on the approach shot, approach volley and put-away volley, as Gilad Bloom provides some great tennis tips for working on and improving these tennis shots. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:43:10 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Passing Shots</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom provides a variety of great tennis tips in this video for executing passing shots. The keys to success with this shot are preparing early, disguising the shot, and keeping the ball low, when an opponent comes to the net.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:42:26 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Charge Net on Short Serve</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom has some great tennis tips in this video for taking advantage of an opponent's short serve. Gilad explains that this can be an opportunity to charge the net and put away a volley for an easy point. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:41:28 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: The Drop Shot </title>
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				<![CDATA[ The drop shot can be a real weapon in tennis, but it requires finesse and touch. In this video, Gilad Bloom shows you a couple of drills for working on the drop shot, emphasizing soft hands and offering some tennis tips on when to use the shot. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:40:44 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Overhead-Volley Mix</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When an overhead is not put away, charging the net and volleying can produce a winning tennis shot. Gilad Bloom provides a variety of great tennis tips in this video and demonstrates a drill that works on the overhead-volley combination.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:38:14 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Overhead Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The overhead shot in tennis is a great way to win points, but to pull it off a player must be prepared and ready to back up quickly. In this video, Gilad Bloom provides a lot of great tennis tips and demonstrates a great drill for working on the overhead. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:37:25 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: The Overhead Shot</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Hitting a successful tennis overhand shot requires proper footwork and body placement. In this video, Gilad Bloom provides a variety of great tennis tips for learning how to hit the overhead. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:36:32 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Volley Shot Technique, Part 2</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Footwork and form are the two main ingredients in a good tennis volley. In this video, Gilad Bloom demonstrates the keys to a good volley: ready position, footwork, generating power from the legs, and the slicing, under spin technique of the shot itself. ]]>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Volley Shot Technique, Part 1</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom explains the differences between a ground stoke and a tennis volley shot in this video. Gilad demonstrates the Continental grip which is used for the volley, and shows how it differs from the Western and Eastern grips. Getting the grip right is the first step towards a great volley. ]]>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, pro Gilad Bloom introduces two tennis drills for working on the volley shot. His tennis tips break down the volley technique and the importance of grip, legwork, and moving into the shot. ]]>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Taking Short Balls</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Tennis players need to move into the ball to take advantage of short forehands and backhands. Pro Gilad Bloom introduces a tennis drill that reinforces how a player should take a short ball on the rise and throw his body into the shot. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:33:26 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Backhand: Backhand Slice</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Pro Gilad Bloom explains the backhand slice in this video, how to use the shot on low balls and to freeze the follow-through to get the ball to drop on your opponent. These are great tennis tips for players looking to add shots to their game. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:32:17 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Backhand: The Backhand Overhead</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Tennis players typically have to react to a lob to their backhand several times in a match. In this video Gilad Bloom explains the turning of the body and proper wrist snap to execute the backhand overhead shot. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:31:29 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Crossover on the Backhand</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom demonstrates the crossover step to get back to ready position on the backhand. It's critical to get back to the center after a backhand, and this video demonstrates the proper crossover step to get you there. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:30:31 EST</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[ Pro Gilad Bloom introduces the two-handed backhand in this video, and provides some great tennis tips for the grip, body movement and shot making. The video has great pointers for tennis players looking to learn the two-handed backhand. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:29:28 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Backhand: One-Handed Backhand, Part 2</title>
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				<![CDATA[ With the one-handed tennis backhand shot, the follow through is critical. In this video, pro Gilad Bloom provides a variety of great tennis tips for perfecting the one-handed backhand. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:28:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Backhand: One-Handed Backhand, Part 1</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, pro Gilad Bloom explains how the grip is pivotal for making a one-handed tennis backhand. The shot comes from the shoulder with proper wrist form. Learn how to make the shot with these tennis tips. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:27:56 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Forehand: Gilad Bloom Forehand, Part 3</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gilad Bloom continues his tennis forehand instruction with some specific tips for body and racket positioning. Gilad explains how to put together a winning forehand with footwork and technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:26:53 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Forehand: Gilad Bloom Forehand, Part 2</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, pro Gilad Bloom continues his tips on the tennis forehand, providing some great tennis tips for developing a consistent follow-through on the forehand. Learn this racket swing to hit winners consistently. ]]>
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			<title>Tennis Forehand: Gilad Bloom Forehand, Part 1</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The tennis forehand has three components: the grip, stance and swivel turn. In this video, pro Gilad Bloom provides a variety of tennis tips for making the the forehand a winning part of your game. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:25:28 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Positioning Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This tennis drill reinforces the proper positioning of the player for consistent shot-making. This is a great drill for young players learning how to play tennis. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:24:37 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Footwork Tips</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, Gilad Bloom emphasizes the importance of footwork before a shot, recommending that tennis players take small adjustment steps to get into the proper position to hit a shot. A great tennis tip for beginners. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:23:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Prepare Early on Shots</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great tennis drill for beginning players which emphasizes being prepared to hit the ball early. Coach Gilad Bloom explains the concept and then demonstrates in this video. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:22:58 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Keep Your Eye On The Ball</title>
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				<![CDATA[ To make strong tennis shots, a player's eyes should be on the ball at the point of contact and immediately afterward. This is one of the most important tennis tips that beginners need to pick up on. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:22:12 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Point of Contact</title>
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				<![CDATA[ No matter the tennis shot, the point of contact with a ball is in front of the body. Pro Gilad Bloom demonstrates the proper point of contact when hitting a tennis shot in this video. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:21:19 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Getting Ready to Play</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, pro Gilad Bloom provides several important tennis tips for beginners, including how to hold a tennis racket, basic footwork and stepping into a shot. They are great tips for beginners learning how to play tennis. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:20:27 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: The Forehand Grip</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, learn three easy ways to get the perfect grip for hitting the tennis forehand. A junior tennis coach explains how to get your tennis grip ready for action. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:19:49 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Tennis Court Layout and Lines</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the essentials for beginner tennis players, of course, is understanding the layout of a tennis court and how it is set up for singles and doubles play. This video provides a nice introduction to court markings and layout.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:19:02 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: How to Choose a Tennis Racket</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When making tennis equipment decisions, a coach should match a racket to the physical ability of a player. Make sure a junior tennis player is comfortable with the size, weight and grip of his racket. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:16:42 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>How to Choose a Junior Tennis Instructor</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Tennis is a sport in which many people, including youngsters, learn how to play tennis through an instructor's help. These tips will help you find the right instructor.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Simon Says Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ To reinforce court areas and markings with a beginner tennis player, play a game of Simon Says. This fun tennis drill will get youth players excited about the sport and learning how to play tennis. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Down's Tennis Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A beginner tennis player can easily work on improving eye-hand coordination. You can develop this racket skill by using the down tennis drill in which you bounce a ball through an obstacle. It's a great way for beginners to learn how to play tennis. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Build Confidence in the Backhand</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Beginner tennis players are often reluctant to use their backhand. A tennis instructor explains why it's so important to work on the backhand and offers some tips for doing so. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tennis Forehand: Forehand Fly Out Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's another fun drill for kids to work on their tennis forehand. The Forehand Fly Out drill is a great way to improve the swing of kids who are beginner tennis players as they earn points while developing stronger forehand technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Q&amp;A with Serena Williams</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Tennis great Serena Williams talks about what it's like to be a role model, working with junior tennis players and the role her parents have played in her success. 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the first steps for kids who are beginner tennis players to learn are the parts of the racket. A junior tennis coach explains the forehand and backhand faces, throat, handle and butt of the racket.   ]]>
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			<title>Beginner Tennis: Up's Tennis Drill</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The Up's tennis drill is an introduction to ball control. A beginner tennis player will develop eye-hand coordinator while bouncing a ball on his tennis racket. Increase this tennis drill's difficulty by involving an obstacle course. ]]>
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			<title>Tennis Forehand: The Forehand</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here is a nice introductory video that explains all the components of the tennis forehand for kids. A junior tennis coach demonstrates the basic of the forehand swing and provides some easy-to-follow tips for younger players to follow. ]]>
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			<title>Tennis Tips: Helping Kids Develop a Consistent Serve</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Two USTA directors provide tips for helping junior tennis players to improve their serves. ]]>
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