Monday, June 20, 2011

How To Practice Tennis For The Best Results

By Bok Mannon


As is true with many sports, tennis requires constant practice if you want to improve. You may believe that you have the skills to become the next great player, but you need to practice incessantly if you want to be effective on the court. A daily practice routine is a must, as well as a strong sense of duty and loyalty to the game.

Your first step is to find a good set of courts in your area. Look for more than just a nice place to store your stuff. Make sure the court surface is kept up and that the nets are free of holes and tears.

Make sure to spend at least 15 minutes stretching before you begin practice, and again afterward. Doing so will help prevent muscle cramps and injuries during your practice session.

The clothes you wear during practice should be appropriate and comfortable, and should not cause any distractions that will break your concentration. If you clothes are uncomfortable you won't be able to maintain your focus, and that will only hurt your game.

If you practice with a partner, start by volleying at the net, and gradually move to the baseline. As you warm up, keep increasing the difficulty of the shots, so that you can improve your reaction times.

You could request a friend to note the scores while you and your practice partner play a full-fledged match. This way, you can maintain a competitive environment before a big match. Simulated games are a great way to prepare for real tournaments, as they prepare you for the match mentally as well.

But if you're practicing by yourself, use orange cones on the opposite said of the net, as specific targets. That way when you hit the ball, you can practice your control by aiming at and hitting the cones. Begin putting the cones in positions that will be easy for you, and as your skills increase, make it more difficult.

Finally, try to use the same tennis racket for practice as well as playing matches. This will ensure that you maintain the form of play consistently. Abruptly changing rackets could make you uncomfortable during tournaments.

With these tips, your tennis skills should become more refined over time, as you practice.




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