Thursday, December 27, 2012

How To Play Tennis Well

By Davis Pete


Having natural ability to hit a tennis ball is a plus point. But like all things in life, one has to train hard to be better. No point just relying on your natural abilities only.

Tennis can be played as a singles or doubles match. Different techniques and rules will apply. Through time, the game of tennis has evolved into a more power game given the advent of new technology to make the tennis rackets. This is a far cry from the days of its origin in England.

Tennis matches are based on the number of points and games and sets won. It is simple and yet complicated. Through time, the main contentious issue is line calls. Using the human eye, it is difficult to confirm the call for the shot given the high speed of the ball. Therefore, technology has been brought in to track the movement of the tennis balls.

It is important to start playing tennis by learning the basic techniques correctly from the onset from a qualified tennis coach. This will set a firm and correct foundation for you to build on and improve on your tennis skills.

Many local sport facilities or that of park and recreation centers offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced tennis lessons for all ages, either as an after school program or a family activity for the weekends or the summer. Depending on the level and where the lessons are held, there may be different areas that are learned; for example, beginners may be asked to purchase or borrow books on tennis, in order to learn about the rules for the game, while intermediate players may be asked to upgrade their equipment in order to perform better.

Practice, practice and more practice. Nothing beats playing and being immerse more in the game if one wants to improve.

Selecting a good tennis coach is critical in making sure your improve your game. The coach should be some one who has a keen eye and patient. He must also be able to demonstrate the techniques of the tennis strokes properly.

It is most often quite difficult to get someone better to play with a beginner tennis player. Most people are busy and value their time. They would rather play with others of similar standard. This is the irony of any beginner tennis player. The answer of course is to pay a tennis coach who will dedicate the time to play and teach you tennis.

Watching video clips on tennis techniques is another way of finding out more about tennis strokes.

Running through tennis periodicals can be another source of information regarding tennis techniques.

Another important facet to learning is to have a humble spirit and be extremely teachable. You must not be hard headed and do not want to change your incorrect technique when told to do so.

Keeping physically fit is an important element for all tennis players and sports people. No point being talented if one is injured.

Have fun when you learn and play tennis. Do not stress yourself up when you miss a shot. No one is born naturally to play tennis except a few.




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