Tennis is a very enjoyable sport that can be played
leisurely and competitively. The movement and technique are very natural to
your body although there are certain technical aspects of the game that every
beginner tennis player will struggle with. Here are three tips that every
beginner level tennis player should consider when taking up tennis.
- It isn't a bad idea to invest in tennis lessons. There is only so much that you can read online and practice yourself or with your friends, but if you want to improve as a tennis player, it's best to take some classes. Having a knowledgeable teacher work on technique and movement with you will go a long way in improving your overall tennis skills. Tennis lessons don't have to be expensive, and you can take up to five as a crash course of you want.
- Learn the lingo that is used on a tennis court. For example when someone says “love” that means zero, points go up from 15 to 30 to 40, when you are tied at 40 it is called “deuce,” all matches are played in set and to win a set you need to win six games.
- Learn the different names for the strokes. Forehand is a swing that if you are right handed, is when you open up your body and swing from your right side, and the opposite if you are left-handed. Backhand is when a right handed players swings from the left side of his or her body. A serve is how you put the ball in play, a drop shot is when you hit a ball that lands right in front of the net on your opponent's side, and a lob is when you lift the ball over the head of our opponent.
Susan M. Taylor has been playing tennis for close to 40
years.
