should I start tennis? is it diffficult? My bf came up with this idea to start tennis for the summer vacation..he's a good player and he's been playing since very little..
2007-06-05 00:10:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
no, it's not easy.
there are six completely different strokes to learn in tennis and until you can hit all six, you are not a complete player.
if you want to save lots of time, take lessons from a good aggressive pro (one that isn't afraid to tell you what you are doing wrong).
if you learn properly from the start, you will get lots of enjoyment out of it for decades to come.
when i was a kid, both of my brothers were superstars at sports like football and baseball - neither has played either for literally decades.
i'm 47 and still playing tennis and improving and still playing tournaments.
i can't say enough good about tennis, really.
by the way, learn a two handed backhand first - if you really work at it, you will master it in a week - sometime in the next 10 years you will master the one hander...
2007-06-05 05:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely start tennis! I can't tell you how much better my life has gotten after I learned to play. I am actually in the opposite situation from you in that I've been able to convince my girlfriend to learn it. Now she loves it and we have something that we can really enjoy together and get exercise.
I think the hardest part is the first month or two out there especially if you are hitting with someone that has been playing a while. You have to remember that you aren't going to be able to hit great shots like your b/f does right off the bat. While you might feel like you're wasting his time out there I'm sure he had to go through the learning process too and he most likely loves the fact that you want to share the sport with him.
Once you practice for a while you'll be doing great in no time. My g/f has only been playing for maybe a year and a half and we have a great time out there and there are plenty of times where she'll hit a shot past me out of nowhere and I'll do this double-take. I'm sure you'll love it and you're b/f will love it too... even when you start to beat him! :)
2007-06-05 03:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by whtennisfan115 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tennis can be the best thing for your relationship or it can cause too much stress for the relationship too survive!
That said I've returned to teaching, coaching and playing tennis for the past ten years. I've seen everything! As long as you are in a healthy relationship tennis will only add joy and fitness to life if it's done properly. If however there are jealousy or excessive competition issues, then I'd pass on tennis or at least keep your playing separate, especially avoid doing mixed doubles as partners!
Tennis is a great sport that you can start at any age and almost any fitness level as long as you have cleared it with your tennis pro and physician. Have fun!
2007-06-06 04:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by mutualmuse2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what u do: hit the ball with the racket; keep on ur toes and move fast. u can do: volleys, overhead shots, fast shots, forehand, backhand. rules for singles game: keep the ball inside the alleys--if it goes out into the alleys, it's out and the other person wins a point. double game rules: alleys are in. *if the ball hits the line, it's in; if the opponent did't see if the ball was in or not, then it's in. points: 15, 30, 45, duce. (i think? not sure about poitns) overall, pretty fun game--im a tennis player too. it takes practice though---took me a couple years of playin to get the hang of it, but now that i do, it's fun!!! take some tennis classes--they'll help u get moving
2016-03-13 05:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it is not hard,but it requires practice and discipline I started when I was 40 y old, with lessons and practicing everyday, two years later I won my first prize, and now at 56 last Saturday I won 3rd in singles category in AS category I already won the c,b, a categories the last one 4 years ago, win a category is making more points in the whole year. So if an old lady can you can too. Good luck I have fun every day playing and no stress at all
2007-06-05 02:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by pelancha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The secret to tennis at the beginner, and intermediate level is being consistent. By simply getting the ball in play you will almost always beat your opponent.
2007-06-05 00:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but it needs a lot of practice if you want to enjoy a decent game with your boy friend. You don't need to look like a pro, just concentrate on getting the ball to the other side at first. Form, power and direction will follow.
2007-06-05 00:15:49 · answer #7 · answered by The CEO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not that difficult to learn, although I would suggest taking lessons. I took lessons in a community continuing education class, and it was great. It's fantastic exercise and a lot of fun.
2007-06-05 00:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by Hoosier Daddy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be easy if you practice a lot. It will take a while to get used to the technique but once you keep playing it more and more, you'll get used to it. It also requires a lot of footwork and fitness.
2007-06-05 09:22:31 · answer #9 · answered by Gabriel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your not athletic, and your just starting out. You won't be very good. If your athletic just try to work the ball over the net every time and you'll beat your boyfriend for sure.
2007-06-05 01:49:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋