Six Tips Guaranteed To Improve Your Tennis Game

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.

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.

What about my tennis strokes? There is a constant debate over a one-handed versus two-handed backhand. Use the one-handed backhand because it takes less time to be in the proper position for this shot. Plus, you will have a wider variety of angles and less prone to having the ball fly into you while you are preparing for the shot.

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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