Tennis for Complete Beginners
A 6-part course with Lock and Roll Tennis
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My goal as a tennis coach is to be a bridge between the pros and average players who are seeking to understand how pros play and want to improve their game to the extent that they have never imagined. For the first 15 years of my tennis career, I... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 22 min
- Lessons 6
- Exercises 22
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14 CQ
6 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREESports lesson 1Free3 CQ
Are you just starting out with tennis? Begin with the correct racquet and shoes to gain greater control and confidence—and protect yourself from injury.
with Lock and Roll TennisAre you just starting out with tennis? Begin with the correct racquet and shoes to gain greater control and confidence—and protect yourself from injury.
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2 minSports lesson 22 CQ
If you are just starting out with tennis, you need to know what the lines and colors on the court really mean. Learn the court so you can a ball fair or out!
with Lock and Roll TennisIf you are just starting out with tennis, you need to know what the lines and colors on the court really mean. Learn the court so you can a ball fair or out!
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2 minSports lesson 32 CQ
Scoring tennis is never as easy as 1 - 2 - 3. Learn the basics of scoring a game: 15 - 30 - 40 - Game. It gets more complicated! Deuce? Love? Find out here.
with Lock and Roll TennisScoring tennis is never as easy as 1 - 2 - 3. Learn the basics of scoring a game: 15 - 30 - 40 - Game. It gets more complicated! Deuce? Love? Find out here.
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3 minSports lesson 42 CQ
Even beginners can play a fun and active game of tennis! Learn how to execute the four basic strokes you need to move the ball back and forth over the net.
with Lock and Roll TennisEven beginners can play a fun and active game of tennis! Learn how to execute the four basic strokes you need to move the ball back and forth over the net.
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3 minSports lesson 52 CQ
Quick, agile footwork can be the key to positioning yourself to hit that crucial shot. Learn exercises that use a workout ladder to strengthen your footwork.
with Lock and Roll TennisQuick, agile footwork can be the key to positioning yourself to hit that crucial shot. Learn exercises that use a workout ladder to strengthen your footwork.
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5 minSports lesson 63 CQ
When you play a tennis match, you have a lot to think about! Your instructor demonstrates a basic game, focusing on rules for serving and keeping score.
with Lock and Roll TennisWhen you play a tennis match, you have a lot to think about! Your instructor demonstrates a basic game, focusing on rules for serving and keeping score.
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2 minFREESports lessonFree2 CQ
Why bend over backwards- or bend over at all- to pick up a tennis ball? Learn Rafael Nadal's sweet trick for getting the ball off the ground using his feet.
with Lock and Roll TennisWhy bend over backwards- or bend over at all- to pick up a tennis ball? Learn Rafael Nadal's sweet trick for getting the ball off the ground using his feet.
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2 minSports lesson2 CQ
Lock and Roll Tennis shows you how to start a rally with advantage. Hit the ball as it drops, with a pendulum sweep, before it hits the ground. Watch and learn!
with Lock and Roll TennisLock and Roll Tennis shows you how to start a rally with advantage. Hit the ball as it drops, with a pendulum sweep, before it hits the ground. Watch and learn!
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2 minSports lesson2 CQ
How do tennis pros hit the ball so hard and yet so effortlessly? Learn a theory of movement and a full body exercise to feel the relaxed power you can unleash.
with Lock and Roll TennisHow do tennis pros hit the ball so hard and yet so effortlessly? Learn a theory of movement and a full body exercise to feel the relaxed power you can unleash.
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1052 min10-part Sports course31 CQ
Learn how to play baseball from the guys who do it for a living! In this course, MLB professionals and second basemen Brandon Phillips, Howie Kendrick, and Chris Getz provide invaluable tips for improving your hitting and fielding. Find your batting stance and practice essential skills like catching pop-ups, turning double plays, and stealing bases. Practice those major league skills -- and start playing!
with Pro Tips4ULearn how to play baseball from the guys who do it for a living! In this course, MLB professionals and second basemen Brandon Phillips, Howie Kendrick, and Chris Getz provide invaluable tips for improving your hitting and fielding. Find your batting stance and practice essential skills like catching pop-ups, turning double plays, and stealing bases. Practice those major league skills -- and start playing!
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1147 min11-part Soccer course29 CQ
With Major League Soccer more popular than ever, it’s time to up your game! Get coaching from two U.S. national team veterans: forward Abby Wambach and midfielder Cobi Jones. Wambach, an Olympic gold medalist and 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, teaches basic shooting, power shots, and penalty kicks, along with her specialty: headers! Then, former Premier League player and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Jones builds ball handling and passing skills with soccer drills!
with Pro Tips4UWith Major League Soccer more popular than ever, it’s time to up your game! Get coaching from two U.S. national team veterans: forward Abby Wambach and midfielder Cobi Jones. Wambach, an Olympic gold medalist and 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, teaches basic shooting, power shots, and penalty kicks, along with her specialty: headers! Then, former Premier League player and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Jones builds ball handling and passing skills with soccer drills!
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401217 min40-part Basketball course626 CQ
A collection of basketball workouts, all easily done from the comfort of home (or your driveway!)
with 4CITY BasketballA collection of basketball workouts, all easily done from the comfort of home (or your driveway!)
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321 min3-part Golf course12 CQ
Want to get better at golf chip shots? In this golfing course, learn how to set up for, plan for, and swing the best chip shot you can muster, and improve your overall golf game!
with Peter KnightWant to get better at golf chip shots? In this golfing course, learn how to set up for, plan for, and swing the best chip shot you can muster, and improve your overall golf game!
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939 min9-part Boxing course23 CQ
In this course with trainer Johnny from Expert Boxing, learn how to slip punches, make effective feints, and use evasive footwork and head movements so you can be a powerful, commanding fighter.
with ExpertBoxingIn this course with trainer Johnny from Expert Boxing, learn how to slip punches, make effective feints, and use evasive footwork and head movements so you can be a powerful, commanding fighter.
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622 min6-part Sports course14 CQ
There’s a lot more to tennis than thwacking the ball over the net. Lock and Roll Tennis offers lessons on everything from getting the right gear, to learning the rules, to mastering basic techniques.
with Lock and Roll TennisThere’s a lot more to tennis than thwacking the ball over the net. Lock and Roll Tennis offers lessons on everything from getting the right gear, to learning the rules, to mastering basic techniques.
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538 min5-part Sports course22 CQ
Develop a perfect two-handed backhand tennis swing in this five-lesson course! Kyril Popoff, former NCAA Div. 1 All-Conference tennis player and coach, demonstrates every phase of this powerful swing.
with The Tennis VaultDevelop a perfect two-handed backhand tennis swing in this five-lesson course! Kyril Popoff, former NCAA Div. 1 All-Conference tennis player and coach, demonstrates every phase of this powerful swing.
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630 min6-part Sports course18 CQ
Boost your tennis skills from competent to killer! Coach Jeff Salzenstein, national tennis champion, presents crucial swings and stances to transform your game and help you dominate on the court.
Boost your tennis skills from competent to killer! Coach Jeff Salzenstein, national tennis champion, presents crucial swings and stances to transform your game and help you dominate on the court.
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1333 min13-part Sports course24 CQ
In this beginner's course, learn how to play tennis like a pro. Start with basic instruction on serving, returning, and playing backhand, then boost your skills with a few training drills.
with Full Swing TennisIn this beginner's course, learn how to play tennis like a pro. Start with basic instruction on serving, returning, and playing backhand, then boost your skills with a few training drills.
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18 minFREEFitness lessonFree10 CQ
In this lesson, find out what this wide-ranging beginning tennis course will cover, and get familiar with different aspects of the game that you will learn.
with Coach Joseph CorreaIn this lesson, find out what this wide-ranging beginning tennis course will cover, and get familiar with different aspects of the game that you will learn.