Contributed By Sandy | Published: Oct 13, 2005
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by Graeme Notting is the chief writer at
FAQ Tennis
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Tennis puts stress and strain on your body. Tennis
puts stress and strain on your nerves as well when
you try to master it. Tennis can be difficult to
master when you don't practice or you can't afford to
join a pricey tennis club. Taking private tennis lessons
can be very costly. Plus, it may feel like you spend
most of your lessons retrieving tennis balls rather
than hitting them. Despite these set backs, your
tennis game can improve if you follow these six tips.
Take a look at your racquet. Did you find it in your
parents attic? If it is old and wooden then you are
much better off taking it to the antiques shop then using
it in your tennis game. Why? Wood racquets can not
prodcue the same power as graphite racquets. Most players
use a graphite racquet, so they will overpower you from
the get go. Wooden racquets also have a smaller racquet
face which means less available area to hit the ball.
Graphite racquets can be found at affordable prices and
as low as $20. This type of inexpensive racquet will
suit any beginning tennis player just fine.
Start practicing by hitting against a board or tennis wall.
You can find these unyielding "opponents" at public
tennis courts. You can construct a hitting board at your
home if you desire by placing a wooden board against a
fence. The definite height and weight of the hitting
board will force you to focus on accuracy. Try to hit
8-10 balls against the wall without missing. Once you have
improved your conistency you are ready to face an opponent.
In tennis you must have "happy feet". Happy feet are feet
that are always moving. Tennis requires you to be quick and
light on your feet as you move in several directions.
Finding yourself in the wrong position is common.
Don't let this happen to you. Keep your feet going so you
can be ready for any shot. Learn to anticipate your
opponent's shots.
Andre Agassi may use a two-handed backhand, but tennis is
his job. Two-handed backhands can be limiting and are
harder to master. Therefore, try using a one-handed
backhand. You can reach for more types of shots and not
worry about a ball jamming up into your chest. A one-handed
backhand is a good addition to any tennis player's game.
Avoid emotion. When a player gets angry on the tennis
court, they are in real trouble. Pretty soon, they are
hitting shots wide and long because they are hitting too
hard. Tennis is about control and precision. Never let
emotions enter into your game because it robs you of
control.
Spin is everything. Now this is a hard one for people to
learn, but spin is what makes the difference between a
novice just hitting balls around, and someone who is a
serious threat on the court. The key to generated topspin
or backspin is in the follow through. If you do not follow
through on your shots, then you will be hitting the ball
flat and it is more likely to sail long. Plus, with spin,
you can disguise your shots more and catch your opponent
off guard. It is a potent weapon in anyone's tennis game.
Tennis will help you to improve your fitness level and
have fun at the same time. You can also improve your
hand-eye coordination. Tennis can be mastered if you
add the steps listed in your tennis training program.
Have fun on the court and watch your number of winning
shots go through the roof.
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