Tips & Stories for Tennis Beginners

ITN, NTRP, UTR and national ratings explained, plus a quick self-test.

What your dominant eye is and how to use it to see the ball better.

Weight, balance, head size, strings and more — and how each affects your game.

Why we recommend following the famous coach on YouTube — with a lesson to start.

The court, the strokes, scoring (15-30-40, deuce) and a plan to start.

Grip, footwork, serving and the mistakes that slow your progress.

Why now is the perfect time, what you actually need, and the one tip that changes everything. An honest story for absolute beginners.

The backhand is the hardest shot for many beginners. Which mistakes are you probably making — and how do you fix them?