Saturday, July 16, 2011

How To Perk Up Your Playing Tennis

By Irvine Taylor


If you're serious about your tennis game you have to make it your focus. Practice. Practice. Practice. There's no substitute for hours on the court. It will make the difference between a good game of tennis and your best game.

First and foremost, you need a good court to play on. The surface and nets should be well maintained. It also is helpful to have a storage area for your personal items.

Never skip stretching before every workout. It's 15 minutes that you will need to get your muscles ready for some major exertion. Stretching prevents strains, sprains and muscle cramping. It also feels good. You may want to stretch following your workout, as well.

When you're getting dressed for tennis, be sure to pick out something comfortable. It should be fabric that breathes and is stretchy. If you're comfortable in what you're wearing you won't have any unnecessary distractions.

When you start practicing you need to find a partner. Start by volleying at the net. Keep it nice and easy at first. As you begin to get warm you can increase the difficulty of your shots. This helps improve your reaction time.

Ask a friend to keep score while you play against an opponent. This will help you keep track of your quality of play. Treat tennis practice as you would a game. Play intensely and try your hardest to win. Scrimmages like this will help you get in the winning mindset before a real match.

If you don't have a partner you can still practice effectively. Place orange cones on one side of the net. Then aim at each cone and try to hit them. Go easy at first and then place the cones at harder angles and distances as you continue to practice.

Another way to improve your game is to use the same racket in practice as in matches. This will ensure that you are consistent with your form and quality of play. Switching rackets can make you uncomfortable during a tournament.

These suggestions should help you get make the most out of your time on the court. If you want to play better there's no substitute for hard work and dedication.




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