Tennis for Beginners

ABC’s of Tennis for Beginners

Before the likes of Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Martina Hingis or Venus Williams bagged the number one spot in the singles division of the prestigious Wimbledon Championships, do you think they immediately rose to their ranks without starting from scratch? Absolutely no, each of them have their individual stories of how they begun until they were ready to be matched up as professionals.

This can actually serve as an encouragement for those who desire to learn the game but as everybody would say, is still miles away from reality. Below is a list of reminders we will dub, “Tennis for Beginners’ Tips.” If dutifully applied, you might be the next Roger Federer or Maria Sharapova.

Tennis for Beginners Tip#1
When you hit a topspin, swing the tennis racquet from low to high. You can actually swerve as hard as you can at the ball as long as it is done gradually.

Tennis for Beginners Tip#2
Never forget to bring the tennis racquet back as early as possible to give more time in preparing a shot. When you are facing an opponent who roughly hits the ball, bringing the tennis racquet back early will allow you more instances to adjust for another shot. This will also help in making you look like you are in the right step when hitting the ball back to the other court.

Tennis for Beginners Tip#3
Never do large strides when positioning to hit a ball. Just take few steps in order for you not to keep on chasing with difficulty because you are far away from where the ball will land.

Tennis for Beginners Tip#4
Focus your attention on the game. Avoid taking your eyes off the ball before an impact, many people tend to be very conscious in the where’s and how’s of hitting the ball before they can actually strike it. Remember that when your head tilts up, so does the tennis racquet, which is frequently the cause of misses.

Tennis for Beginners Tip#5
Be confident in taking a lob. It is when hitting the ball high and deep into the opponent's court. This can actually be used as an offensive or defensive weapon depending on the situation. It usually happens when an opponent is standing near the net, waiting to volley.

Tennis for Beginners Tip#6
On the return for a serve, do not take a large backswing if your opponent has a big serve. Instead, keep it intact and quick. This actually gives more time in adjusting to hit the ball.

Tennis for Beginners Tip#7
Copy the styles of your favorite tennis superstars. As a neophyte, you are not immediately expected to have your trademark move. If possible, record their games and watch tirelessly how they do it. In that manner, you can apply what you have viewed in your future court plays.

With all the technicalities in tennis that has to be learned by a beginner, what matters most is the determination to succeed even if it is coupled with failures. Bear in mind that mistakes can squeeze out the sweetest juice that have yet to produce the finest in you.