Tennis Tips
Okay, great, so you have the basics down. You know what you should and shouldn’t do. You are aware of what to pay attention to, where your legs should be, the importance of warmups for both the knees and the shoulders, and how to make your balance work best for your game. What about those lesser-known tips that everyone but you seems to know? As much as your body plays the main role in tennis, there are also other tips you could benefit from to use in your game and here they are:
- You don’t need the most expensive tennis racket out there. As you begin to play the game, pick out a standard size racket and feel your comfort level with this. You need your racket to match two things: your body and your grip. If the racket is too thick and heavy, you won’t be able to wield it properly in a game of tennis. And remember, a good racket is always worth re-stringing if one breaks.
- Don’t give up if you feel like you’re bad at tennis. We all had to start somewhere and with something. When it comes to tennis, practice truly does separate good players from the bad ones. If you put in enough practice, you will soon find that you become well acquainted with your racket, the court, and the game.
- Tennis lessons from a professional teacher aren’t a bad thing. They can improve your game faster and give you confidence as you go into those one-on-one games with friends and family.
- Before you play or practice, make sure that you warmup. And after every game, make sure you cool your body down with some exercises. Warmups and cooldowns can look the same, but make sure you’re not overexerting yourself. As you do these exercises, you should be stretching your arms and your legs, going for a light jog to loosen your muscles. During a cooldown, always end it with stretches.
- As you’re getting ready to hit the ball back, try to make sure you time it so that you hit the ball while it’s at the same height as your waist. This makes your reaction time quicker and is an easier position to hit the ball from. Conclusion.
Congratulations, now you know a little bit more about your body and where it needs to be to succeed in tennis! It’s never easy learning a new sport, but understanding the role your body plays in the sport can make a vast difference as you dive into it. I wish you luck as you explore the relationship between your body and racket while you play tennis.
It can be an incredibly rewarding and fun sport to play, and on top of it, your body gets great exercise. Don’t be too hard on yourself! Relax, it’s your serve!