How To Play Tennis

How to play tennis?

" You can now LEARN tennis by following a step-by-step guide that will take you through everything you need to know to improve your strokes; and how you can finally push all those critics to the walls by being a master of the game! "

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Learn to play tennis from home

Playing tennis is a physically challenging game. You need to have the stamina and fitness to complete the game. Unless you learn the proper skills and techniques, you will not fully enjoy the game. There are several ways to learn tennis. You can either hire a coach to teach you, or learn it from online guides and videos.

What if there is a step-by-step modern method to teach beginners like you and me?

Tomaz Mencinger is a professional tennis coach and has been teaching tennis for the past 12 years. The problem with most beginners, he said, is that they have been fed with too much instructions. This clouds the mind to make an informed judgement on the ball flight. The more you try to think about your technique, the worse your timing gets. You end up making more mistakes. All this is about to change......

This beginner's package fills the gap by teaching you how to play tennis as well as how to swing. It shows you exactly how to speed the motor learning process, so that you improve much faster than beginners normally do.

The videos will show you:

How To Judge The Ball - 2 drills that accelerate your ball judgement ability and help you overcome the biggest challenge for a tennis beginner
How To Not Hit Too Hard - 2 drills that show you the way to playing with touch and feel, enabling you to quickly play controlled tennis
How To Not Stop The Racquet At The Contact Point - Many beginners falsely feel that if they stop the racquet at the contact point, they won't hit so hard (since they already noticed that challenge). This in fact makes things worse. You'll learn how to swing through the ball and still be able to control it.
How To Play Tennis With An Arc - It looks really nice when the ball flies 1 inch over the net, but that's far from being an effective tennis shot. You'll learn two drills that make playing with an arc a subconscious habit in just a couple of practice sessions.
How To Reach The Ball In Time - The correct technique is of no use to you if you are rushed and not in balance when you hit the ball. Learn a simple drill that teaches you how to set up and balance before the shot.
How To Toss The Ball Consistently In The Same Place - The simplest looking thing, such as tossing the ball for the serve, often proves to be a challenging task. You'll learn two drills to overcome this challenge quickly.
How To Not Be So Tight - being too tight is another big challenge for a tennis beginner, and just saying "be more relaxed" doesn't work. You'll learn an interesting way to become less tight and a magic question that works wonders at getting you more relaxed.

There is a total of 49 videos (including bonuses) and you will be able to download them straight into your PC. You can also view these videos on your ipod anytime you want. If you are serious in learning tennis, you should pay attention to these sets of videos. If you currently have a coach, these videos will also enhance your learning experience. Visit TennisMindGame.com now >>>

Should I take tennis lessons instead?

Let's weigh the pros and cons of taking tennis lessons from a coach.

Pros

A coach might be able to correct your mistakes on the spot.
You get devoted attention since most lessons are 1-1.

Cons

It is time-consuming and many working adults cannot afford the time.
Attending lessons might not necessarily mean you will improve your skills. Many people get worse because they are focusing on the wrong things.
Tennis lessons don't come cheap. An average lesson costs about $50 and you need about 8 lessons to learn the basics.
Since the lessons do not come cheap, many people try to master as much as they could. However, tennis is a complex game, and there should be gradual progression. When beginners do not see the results they expect, they give up. A 2006 USTA report says that 47% of adult beginners quit tennis after one year because it is too difficult!

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How to choose a tennis racquet?

Below is an article titled "Choosing the best tennis racket" by Hannah Reid

Whether you are just starting out as a tennis player, or even if you are an old pro, the tennis gear you choose is extremely important. One of the most important pieces of tennis merchandise that you will purchase as a tennis player is your tennis racket. Your racket is extremely important and will set the tone for your game, so of course you want to pick out the best tennis racket you can find. With so many different choices out there, it can be difficult to figure out what the
best tennis racket is for you; however, if you consider your skills, your style of playing, the weight, and the materials of the racket, you should pick a winner.

Skill Level

When you are looking for the best tennis racket, one of the most important things that you need to consider is your skill level. Beginners will want to make different choices from advanced players when it comes to picking out tennis equipment.

1. Beginners - If you are a beginner at tennis, more than likely you will want to start out with a cheap racket that has a larger head than most. Having the oversized head will make it easier to hit the tennis ball while you are learning. Also, there is definitely no need to spend a couple hundred dollars on a racket until you have learned the basics and decided that you want to actively pursue this sport.

2. Intermediate and Advanced - Intermediate and advanced players will want to pick out a racket that has a smaller head than the rackets for the beginners. While the oversized head is great for beginners, as an intermediate to advanced player, you should have more strength in your tennis swing and a smaller head will allow you a great deal more control in your hits.

Style of Playing

More than likely if you are an advanced player, you have your own particular style of playing. Your tennis playing style will also influence what you will need in a good tennis racket. If you like to use a great deal of topspin in your game, then a racket that is head heavy can help you improve your spin. Also, if you are a serve and volley player, there are tennis rackets that are specifically designed for your style of play, and the same goes for players whose game relies mainly on groundstroking. No matter what style of play you enjoy, more than likely you will be able to find a racket that can enhance and improve your style.

Racket Weight

To avoid injury, taking a look at the weight of the tennis racket is important before you purchase it. While you may be inclined to head for the lighter rackets, actually you will want to choose a racket that is a bit heavier; however, the head should be fairly light. While it may sound a bit crazy to purchase a racket that is a bit on the heavy side, a lighter racket can also lead to injury, such as tennis elbow and shoulder problems. Also, a racket that is a bit heavier can also improve your serves as well as your groundstroke.

Racket Materials

When you are trying to pick out the best tennis racket, you will also need to consider the various materials that they are made of as well. The most common materials that are used on tennis rackets today include graphite, aluminum, and boron and Kevlar. Graphite rackets are probably the most popular, since it provides great hitting power and both
beginners and even advanced players will find that this type of a racket will perform nicely for them. Aluminum rackets are cheaper than graphite ones, and they will provide you with excellent feel. The Boron and Kevlar rackets are very stiff and can cause shoulder problems due to the shock, so this type of racket should be avoided by a beginning player.

While there are no set overall rules when picking out a racket, there are a variety of things to keep in mind so you can pick out the very best tennis racket. So instead of just walking into a shop and taking a few practice swings, keep these tips in mind and find the best tennis racket for you.

YourServeTennisShop.com
has an excellent selection of rackets, equipment and clothing.

Hannah Reid, co-owner
YourServeTennisShop.com
http://www.your-serve-tennis-shop.com

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The basic rules of tennis

Here is another article on basic tennis rules by Kadence Buchanan.

Thinking of starting to play tennis? Tennis is a great sport that requires mental preparation and physical agility. The first part of being able to play the game properly is understanding the rules, and in this article, we'll be discussing what are commonly agreed upon as the official rules of tennis. The rules that we will discuss are based on the provided courtesy of the International Tennis Federation.

THE COURT - Tennis should be played on a court that is built to certain specifications. The court should be 78 feet long. For a singles match, the court should be 27 feet in width, and for doubles matches, the court's width should be 36 feet. The net should be composed of a net with a cord of metal cable supporting it at a height of 3 and a half feet. Service lines should be placed 21 feet from each side of the net, designating the area in which serving should be performed.

THE RACKET - The rackets used in tennis should only have one pair of crisscrossing strings. Vibration dampening devices are allowed on the rackets, but they can only be placed outside of the strings. No devices that incorporate batteries to help your play are allowed.

THE SCORING - Tennis is a unique game in that it has special names given to the various points awarded. When calling out the score, the person serving the ball should always say their score first. A score of zero is called out by saying ‘Love', and from there, the points go to 15, 30, 40, and game. If both players get a score of 40, the game must become a tie-breaker, and a 40-40 score is announced by saying ‘Deuce'. In a ‘Deuce' situation, if a player gets a point, they are said to have ‘Advantage'. If a player with an ‘Advantage' gets another point, the game is over. If a player gets a point while the other has ‘Advantage', the score is reset to ‘Deuce'. When a game is won, another game is begun until someone gets the best of 7 games. One catch is that they must win by two. If, at the end of 7 games, a player is up 4 to 3, another match must be held as winning by two is necessary. If a player takes the best of 7 games, winning by 2, they are said to have won the match.

Kadence Buchanan writes articles on many topics including Tennis, Golf, and Recreation

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