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Tennis is a sport that is played all over the world, and is fun none the less. This Instructable is designed to teach the basics of tennis, as well as some advanced tips to improve your game.
Whether you are just beginning, or hoping to refine your game, continue to read this Instructable!
Whether you are just beginning, or hoping to refine your game, continue to read this Instructable!
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Signing UpStep 1Choosing a raquet
When looking to buy a raquet, you should figure out the level of play you are at.
Beginners might want to choose a head that is wider, which reduces the chance of missing the ball. More experienced players might want to choose a more narrow head which has more power and accuracy.
The material used for the raquet are nowadays synthetic materials such as composites and others. Wood is out of date, but you can always go old school.
Younger players might want to choose a raquet that is lighter so it is easier to hit the ball. As you grow older, you will become stronger, and a heavier raquet will be needed.
Beginners might want to choose a head that is wider, which reduces the chance of missing the ball. More experienced players might want to choose a more narrow head which has more power and accuracy.
The material used for the raquet are nowadays synthetic materials such as composites and others. Wood is out of date, but you can always go old school.
Younger players might want to choose a raquet that is lighter so it is easier to hit the ball. As you grow older, you will become stronger, and a heavier raquet will be needed.
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It always good to mention how to set up the points with your strengths and the serve combinations to predict where the ball is coming. Serve combination is also a great way to deal with pressure as you have a set plan ready. (Serve out wide, the return will go cross court 75% of the time, to your forehand) So you can be ready for that! Along with other tactics such as always hitting down the line when you come into the net so as not to give your opponent angles for a passing shot. Here's a sampler at http://www.how-2-tennis.com
As Flea rightly mentioned as well, the footwork is another vital element! But I wouldn't say the open stance is always best. In todays game you need both. The closed for approach shots (as it disguises where your hitting, and allows you to move up to the ball quicker) and the open for baseline (as you recover laterally quicker)
Either way great information!
All the best
Immediate recovery.
It forces your back hip to turn to into the ball allowing you to hit with your legs.
It minimizes how far you can take your racket back.
It is easier to change direction after hitting the ball.
It is easier to return balls hit near or at you, for example, serves hit into your body.
I'm not sure when the open stance started or who started it, but I've been using it since the early 90's. It's probably not recommended for most beginners, but it's something that should be taught and as you get better, you'll find yourself using the open stance more often.
regard..moratmarit