Tennis Tips

[DrewChan]

I have started playing tennis, will be going for lessons but hoping I can get a few general tips for a beginner.

 

[Electric]

You can't use squash equipment for tennis.

 

[The_MAC]

Start doing Kettle-Bell training to strengthen your glutes and core, you gonna need them with all the side lunges that are required.

 

[tcofran]

always bend your knees and follow through

 

[Electric]

Start doing Kettle-Bell training to strengthen your glutes and core, you gonna need them with all the side lunges that are required.

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For casual tennis?
Just get a racket and go hit a ball.

 

[The_MAC]

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For casual tennis?
Just get a racket and go hit a ball.

Who says its casual? Maybe there is a pro in the making

 

[DrewChan]

Too old to be a pro - 29 :'(

 

[ShaunSA]

Too old to be a pro - 29 :'(

And too short

 

[mercurial]

Check out YouTube. Tons of tips etc.

 

[I.am.Sam]

can you see over the net drew ?

and lessons will help you sort out all the faults ...you need lessons as everyone is different

good balls make a difference as well

PM abzo for tips as well ..

 

[DrewChan]

Thanks mercurial,

 

[Alan]

And too short

So every shot is a smash.

 

[syntax]

You can't use squash equipment for tennis.

agreed. So play squash instead. Its a much better sport

 

[Vernon]

Don't try hit too hard. Get your stroke mechanics to be consistent. Upward and forward swing to create topspin, and follow through.

 

[3WA]

If you want to hit on tennis chicks, make jokes about how well you can serve balls to them.

 

[DrewChan]

Don't try hit too hard. Get your stroke mechanics to be consistent. Upward and forward swing to create topspin, and follow through.

Great advice - pretty much what I learned at first lesson yesterday. Well the follow through part

 

[Azbubu]

PM abzo for tips as well ..

Tips on how to hit the net? I can help with that.
Anyway I can't afford to play tennis anymore, balls have become too expensive. Especially when the guys you play with don't bring balls and keep hitting your balls over the fence and into the river.

 

[DrewChan]

Lol, I have taken to youtube videos, I have hurt my hand from framing the ball so often at the top. Taking a few days break

 

[lucifir]

keep your eye on the ball and watch the bounce

everyone has a different style of play, but your coach should help you smooth that out with proper techniques .... and youtube is great for tips and techniques, especially cause its free

 

[DrewChan]

No coach available right now