Tennis differs from other popular sports in many ways. For comparison - you don't need much to start playing like football. How is tennis? It's best to start your adventure with a few simple steps.
Step 1 - Take care of your equipment
A prerequisite to start a comfortable game is a properly selected racket and balls. I mentioned the first rocket in this article , while for balls I would suggest doing the following:
- Red ball - in my opinion the red ball (50% bounce compared to normal) is an excellent choice for beginners. It allows for longer exchanges and ensures greater gaming satisfaction at the very beginning. Due to the fact that it is easier to control, we are able to focus on the technique of the game in a correct way. Ordinary ball is very "sensitive" to impacts, which causes beginners to push it, so they learn the wrong technique from the very beginning. When you feel confident on the court, it's time to change balls. If money is not a problem for you, you can switch to balls of orange in color and then balls with a green dot. The next stage is ...
- Pressure less balls - a good choice for beginners, after learning how to play balls for novices. Assuming you will appear on the court about once a week on average, they will give you a longer life. These balls are harder than pressure balls, so they can give the impression of putting some resistance, while the pressure balls after a few games will be exchangeable, but give it a "soft feeling".
Step 2 - a court with good surface
The majority of tennis courts are clay courts. This is not the best surface for beginners. Although the ball will bounce slower, it will require some experience to move smoothly on such a court.
Hard surface allows you to better control the work of the legs, without which you will not be able to play the strokes correctly. It is adhesive, so compared to other surfaces, it will allow you to immediately position yourself in the right place, which will affect the time devoted to learning.
If you have the opportunity to test the hard surface and the "with flour" and decide for yourself which suits you better.
Step 3 - do the lesson
If you decide to start on your own (without an instructor), or an experienced person, then you must be sure to familiarize yourself with the basic principles of the technique applicable to a given stroke. You can use movies on our channel or other sources guaranteeing reliable knowledge.
Take your time - mastering the technique can take a really long time, so learn one thing at a time and improve it. Over time, add more until you build solid foundations. If you want to start playing as soon as possible, start with forehand, backhand and slams. Ensure proper grip, rocket trajectory and contact point. Then prefer and service.
If you plan to approach training comprehensively, I recommend you start learning at volition.
Step 4 - learn from mistakes
Then only observing (recording on video) and correction of errors remains. Always focus on one of the most important elements that you think will have the greatest impact on improving the game. The most important will be:
- Grip
- Contact point (front)
- Rocket movement from bottom to top
- Dynamic leg work
- Return to starting position
Remember that you will not learn to play tennis "at the weekend", as some publications available in the bookstores proclaims. Consider the option of working with the instructor strongly, at least at the beginning, because in this way you will avoid potential injury and will be able to deliver the hits in a technically correct way.
