I want to work on my tennis game, but I don't have anyone to practice with regularly. Does anyone have any suggestions for practice drills I can do by myself besides practicing my serve?
2007-08-15 05:14:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
some tips from a "pro"
Equipment -- What’s great about tennis is that all you need is a tennis racquet, a pair of sneakers and some tennis balls. If you are just starting to play, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on your equipment, but I do recommend that you keep that old wooden racquet in the closet and pick up a more modern racquet. As your game improves you can upgrade your racquet to maximize your abilities.
Lessons -- I can’t stress enough how important it is to take a few lessons to get started or reacquainted with the game. It’s proven that a much higher percentage of people who take tennis lessons stay with the game than those who try to learn on their own. There are more than 4,000 Tennis Welcome Centers in communities across the United States that offer fun and affordable introductory lessons. Visit www.TennisWelcomeCenter.com and punch in your ZIP code to find a Tennis Welcome Center near you. Timing -- For beginners, it’s not a big time commitment. Teaching pros can have you hitting back and forth steadily in a few hours. For most, a four- to six-week group program led by a pro should put you on the fast track to enjoying the game.
Practice -- Even if you can’t get someone to play with, you can still practice. Bouncing the ball on your racquet and volleying against a wall are proven methods to get you comfortable with the racquet. For beginners, practice should be about skill repetition. Save the booming serves for later -- first learn to volley.
Fitness -- The beauty of tennis is that the more you play the more fit you get. And as your fitness improves, your speed, agility, endurance and overall game improves. Hit the tennis courts twice a week and say good-bye to that treadmill -- tennis is a full body workout that is fun and social. An average-sized woman playing an hour of tennis can burn 330 calories during doubles and 420 calories during singles. An average-sized man playing an hour of tennis can burn about 425 calories during doubles and 600 calories during singles.
Strategy -- As you play the same opponents on a regular basis take mental notes on the shots they have trouble with. Remember, it’s not just about excelling at your game, it's also about targeting your opponent’s weaknesses. But the best strategy is to have fun and keep fit playing our great game!
For more information on tennis facilities in your community offering programs that will get you playing fast, visit www.TennisWelcomeCenter.com.
2007-08-15 05:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by Indiana Frenchman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best way to improve your reactions and speed is to play against a wall. Find a wall that is the same width as a tennis court and draw a line that represents the top of the net. Try to hit the ball slightly above the net and it will keep coming back to you. The best part is, the wall will never mess up a shot. A lot of times, parks will have these already set up for people to play on. Go check it out at your city park.
2007-08-15 05:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by kvolcom13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the courts have a backstop or there is a school nearby with walls that face parking lots, hit ground strokes or work on your net play. Those are opponents that will always be available and - though they are undefeated - you can learn so much from due to hitting for hours.
2007-08-15 05:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, infront of you, you could bounce the ball and then hit it over the net and use this technique to practice your forehands and backhands. But you should try asking around for friends or some nearby family to help you. They don't have to play just maybe throw you a ball to hit.
2007-08-15 05:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u have any tennis club near ur place? in those kind of clubs they have place where single players can practice with wall - if u dont have can practice also considering a wall ur partner. And, practice a lot - it will sooo easy for u then.
2007-08-15 05:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
play the wall it helps a lot u should have 1 around your tennis courts i doubled my average after like 2 months of hitting the wall also you could try this...on the tennis courts lob the ball up in the air at like the middle of the court and just practice slaming it over hope ....i helped.... good luck
2007-08-15 11:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by David C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid there was this thing and it had a ball tethered to a weight. That was good times.
2007-08-15 05:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋