PETS | PET CARE | DOGS | CATS | BIRDS

 SITE MAP | CONTACT US
PETS DOGS CATS
HOME  |  DOGS  |  CATS  |  HORSES  |  BIRDS  |  SMALL PETS  |  PETS RESOURCES  |  PETS BLOG  |  MOST BEAUTIFUL PETS
Search:
 

Home | Sports


Six Easy Steps to Improve Your Tennis Game

By: Graeme Notting

Few sports are more physically demanding than tennis or more difficult to master. Part of the reason why so few people are proficient at tennis is because there are not many places to practice and most cannot afford to lay out the money for private lessons. Learning how to play can be very frustrating because you can end up spending more time chasing balls than you do hitting them. But, before you decide that tennis is not your thing, here are six easy steps you can take to improve your game.

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.

Your feet should not grow roots into the ground when you play tennis. Your feet should always be moving whether you are running for a shot or about to split step in response to your opponent's shot. The entire court needs to be covered and you better be ready to sprint to any part of the court at the drop of a hat. Often times beginning tennis players are caught out of position and hit a weak shot in return. Don't let this fault become part of your tennis game. Shuffle back to the center of the baseline between each shot.

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.

Have a game face and show no emotion. If you become angry during the match your opponent will know that they are in your head. An emotional tennis player tends to hit the ball in the net and out in frustration. Take a moment to breathe. Tennis is a game of accuracy and consistency. Keep your emotions in check and you will rack up wins.

Should you hit the ball hard and flat or with spin? Spin is in. Spin can take time and effort to learn, but it is well worth it. Spin is a sign of an advanced player. Spin requires thinking and placing topsin or backspin on the tennis ball. Your follow through is different and the ball bounces in a different fashion. Spin helps you to trick your opponent as a ball that looks like it is going out spins right in on the baseline. Watch the professional tennis players. They all use spin.

Tennis can be an enjoyable, blood pumping sport. You can improve your cardiovascular capabilities and coordiation. Follow these six tips and you will be off to a winning tennis season. Watch your opponent crumble against your winning tennis strategies.

Article Source: http://www.simplepetcare.com/pet-articles

About the author: Graeme Notting is the chief editor for FAQ Tennis, the best place on the internet when you're after fresh up to date advice and comment to do with Tennis. For questions or comments about this article visit: www.faqtennis.com/articles
Don't reprint this article. Instead, reprint a free unique content version of this same article.

Please Rate this Article

 

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Sports Articles Via RSS!
Additional Articles From - Home | Sports
Sign Up for a free account or learn more.
Submit Articles
Member Login
Top Authors
Most Popular Articles
Submission Guidelines
Ezine Notifications
Article RSS Feeds
FREE pet cartoon animations
Puppy names, dog names
Free pets
SITES OF INTEREST | LINK TO US | | PET CARE

Powered by Article Dashboard