Take your tennis game to the next level by learning from seven-time Grand Slam® winner John McEnroe at the TopSpin Academy. Progress through a series of single-player lessons and drills to hone your skills on the court.

During the late ‘70s and ‘80s, John McEnroe’s aggressive playstyle and superb volleying skills helped him flourish on the court. Whether you’re interested in playing with a similar style of offense as McEnroe or want to excel at baseline defense, the tennis legend has all of the tips and tricks to help you become a Grand Slam® winner of your own.

Before mastering your forehand, backhand, and serve, it’s important to grasp the fundamentals. With McEnroe as your mentor and guide, you’ll learn how to time your groundstrokes perfectly and focus your shots with pinpoint precision. The TopSpin Academy basic lessons are a great place to build your foundation and further understand the all-new serving mechanic, whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced veteran!

Enhance your arsenal of skills by completing McEnroe’s advanced lessons at the TopSpin Academy. Through a series of tutorials, you’ll learn how to incorporate different shot types—slices, lobs, and drop shots—and when to use them to your advantage. Once you’ve got a firm grip on the various shots, you can further understand your MyPLAYER attributes and conserve rally energy.

Conquer the court your way with whatever playstyle best suits your strengths. Progress through Offense, Defense, Serve and Volley, and All-Around lessons to nurture your tennis talent. From basic groundstrokes to more experienced strategies like exhausting opponents with longer rallies, master each of the four playstyle categories to learn how to win against any player on any surface.