Thursday, May 6, 2010

Some Tennis Fundamentals to Ponder

There is no harm for the beginner to select the best tennis equipment. In the end, it is a saving as quality equipment will outlast poor material.

Choosing a racket is a serious matter. The weight, balance, and handle size are significant factors when deciding on a racket. Good stringing and string material is also important.

Good quality tennis balls should be selected. A "dead" ball is no practice at all. A regular bounce provided by a good tennis ball will aid in advancement of your strokes.

A tennis beginner with a strong desire to advance may read tennis instruction books. Watching good tennis is of benefit. Study the play of the leading players and strive to copy their strokes. No one is saying actual playing time is not good for learning principles of the game, but watching and reading lets you put some excellent theories and ideas into practice on the court.

At times, slow progress can be expected. Even with all the tennis lessons, tennis instructions and practicing your tennis may not improving at a pace that is satisfactory. Don't be discouraged, all at once things can click when least expected.

Some tennis basics and key points to keep in mind while trying to conquer the wonderful game of tennis are: Concentration, Strokes, Court Position, Keeping your eye on the ball, Court Generalship and Tennis Psychology.

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