Is tennis hard to learn?
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I play tennis.\n\nI think that at the beginning you just need to do your best and try to hit the ball, at least!\nHowever, it is much more difficult to improve in this sport. The basic skills are something possible to learn, for everyone...\nIf you want to become super player with a great technique in your strokes, well, you'll need lots of training!\n\nDon't worry if you have never played. Are you going to take an instructor? It is important to tell him/her you've never played before. Try to listen carefully at what he/she says and look at how he/she hits the ball.\nIt might be difficult at the beginning, but you'll probably be able to hit the ball during your first day, if you really want to. Just try to do your best, don't worry if you feel like a stupid and you cannot do anything.\nAlso the greatest tennis players in the world were not good, when they began playing tennis! \nNo one is given to birth with a tennis racket in his hand!\n\nOnce you learn your basic skills, you will be able to improve your technique, be quicker and stronger. You just need time and lots of training.\n\nTennis is a wonderful sport. \nDon't give up if you don't like it at first: once you learn the basics and become confident with them, you will have much more fun and you'll look forward to improve and to compete against other players!
195566
Summer camp is okay, but not necessarily the best option for real improvement. I think you'll find that most of the better players improved by having a good instructor, hard working tennis partners to practice with, and strong competition. This can be achieved in a good club environment as well as at a summer camp.\nHere are some potential problems with summer camps. First, they often emply instructors who are good players but not necessarily experienced teachers. They may try to change your son's game in ways that don't work for him. Second, and this is somewhat related, there is no long-term continuity between the summer camp and your son's tennis beyond the camp experience. He needs someone who takes a long-term view of his game, and puts his learning in that context. For example, Sampras did make a significant change from a two-handed to a one-handed backhand, but all within the guidance of his long-time coach. In contrast, summer camps can lead to short-term solutions.\nHaving said all of this, summer camps can provide an environment for learning about tennis and about himself by being in an environment with many other personalities.\nThere really are quite a number of good camps around the country, and they very in how intense is the tennis versus other activities. If your goal is to provide a well-rounded experience, look for camps that provide these opportunities. If your emphasis is on his tennis, then go with a camp with a reputable and experienced tennis director and a high-level staff of mature instructors.
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Well each pro faces some problem along the way.\nIt's about handling your psychology and keeping your concentration intact. Tennis is a very psychologic game.\n\nIf it was easy to come so far, everybody would turn pro wouldn't they ? \n\nThis is just another step making you closer to be a great tennis player\n\nGood Luck
658126
heck no. its a great sport but start with some lessons so you don't learn the wrong way. It a sport that can be played all your life so go out there and have a blast!
1036956
It is a very frustrating game i am only 15 and have recently taken it up as a pastime. One day you will have a good day and the very next day you will play very badly. You just have to keep playing to get used to what works for you. Investing in lessons would be a good idea although they are not essential.
673299
I dont think too much about, but u should try to remember this 4 lines from the poem "I Have Decided" by Wes Beavis:\n             "I may be a success \n              Or learn from my mess\n\n              I may be applauded \n              Or go unrewarded"\nJust play the game. If u dont win it doesn't matter just think that u got another change to practice your tennis.
1093425
You definitely can improve, obviously you are not just trying to learn basics skills, you already know that, what you need to do now is give tennis all your time, concentration and discipline.\nYour little brother beats you because he has been spending more time with it, as you keep on practicing, you will improve. Discipline yourself, set goal for yourself. I am sure its only a matter of time, you wil beat even your dad.
822612
if you've played other sports before, such as golf, baseball, you'll notice that the swinging motions are the same. if you are comfortable with these sports, your tennis swing should come naturally.  Footwork is also a main part of the game.  As long as you have good footwork, can move across the court quickly, it should give you an easier time making the team.  Anyone can play tennis with some dignity if they have a decent swing and footwork.
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The older you are currently the harder it will be,  many of the professional tennis players on the circuit today started as young as 5 and have been having coaching and training hard ever since.\n\nThis does not mean that you cannot make it though, you just need exceptional self belief and personal drive. If you want it badly enough, anything is possible!\n\nOn a practical note I would firstly recommend joining a tennis club if you havern't done so already. Get some coaching which is essential to helping you improve your technique and always try and play people that are better than you and will challenge your game.\n\nEnter tournaments as other people have mentioned and basically strive to play as frequently as possible.\n\nFinally you constantly want to set realistic but challenging goals.\n\nGood Luck! \nIf you believe you're going to make it, I believe you will too! Let me know your name and I'll watch out for you.
1071915
It is if you have a good hand-eye coordination. I love tennis! After you practice, it's really fun! But, don't just think you have to just hit the ball. It's not that easy.
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I agree with nyyjeterlover02.\n\n1.  Force your opponent out of their comfort zone. \nThe person your most likely playing has a pattern, or a winning formula in which they unknowingly stick to.  May be they like baseline-baseline play only.  May be they ring around your shot to return the ball only with their power forehand.  In cases like this, either draw him toward the net with drop shots, or concentrate your shot to his backhand.  In addition, vary your shots with topspins, chops, angle shots, and see how he reacts to them.  This all of course is easier said than done, but doable.\n\n2.  Know your opponent as well as yourself.\nWith all due respect, your probably thinking that there is nothing about your game that is wrong.  How do you react in a pressure situation game?  What will you do when he rushes you at the net all of a sudden?  How are you going to counteract any power serves he has?  What are your strengths and weaknesses, and how can you capitalize/compensate for it?\n\n3.  Feel the center.\nFeel the center of your opponent and the tennis court, and feel the balance/imbalance of your opponent.  Is your opponent's momentum gaining or losing?  How will you respond?\n\n4.  Tennis is mental.\nMaster the mental aspect of tennis, and you'll see your game improve.\n\nBest
181083
I think it is very hard to learn it from written suggestions. If you are interested in learning cricket's different fields then consult a coach if you can afford. If you can not afford a coach then ask a senior player to guide you and teach some tricks to you. However follow the reasonable written suggestion also I wish they help you.
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Just listing stuff on what is most likely required to be on a team,...high school team....\n\nYou need to know how to play tennis. To know at least the basics, not all the special techniques, but like forehand, backhand, overhead smash, serve (two ways to do it), etc. You should know how to do it and when do it. Also, you can't just have the knowledge of tennis, you could study and read about all you want, but you need to know how to play it. Are you able to run for the balls, able to hit them back? You need to practice, practice, practice. \n\nAnd for you, since you are a beginner, you should be practicing. Especially if you want to get on a team. And yes, preferably, get a proffessional to help you, or some lessons from an experienced player. You could watch tennis matches and read about it to know about the moves and tatics, etc. \n\nIt's not guaranteed that you will make the team, but it's still a chance that you would get in. The time, now and before the tryouts, just keep practicing...\n\nIf you want any more tips, just ask. ^^
1088556
Ian, spend a lot of time practice serving leading up to matches. If you spend an hour a day practicing your serve against targets you'll notice an improvement in your confidence and accuracy. \n\nConfidence is really a key to a good serve, be it a first or a second serve. Like I said earlier, spend enough time practicing to gain the results that you need to give yourself that confidence when it comes time to serve your second serve.\n\nThat said, Pete Sampras once commented that he put more physical effort into his second serve than his first. You may be wondering how that could be possible, but it's actually quite simple. A big flat serve is all technique, however a CONSISTENT second serve is both the technique and the physical effort. If you're not exploding into your second serve, then you're not going to give it the topspin that it needs to fall back into the court like it should (if you serve a kick second serve...but the principle is still the same if you slice it). Perhaps you don't know how to serve a kick serve. If that is the case (and because it's such a good high-percentage serve--not to mention a serve that is hard to return well), then you should talk to your coach about showing you how to do it.\n\nAnother option is that you get nervous because it's a big match. It happens to everyone. You find yourself serving in front of a bunch of other people and you start thinking, "Ian, don't mess this up..." and of course, you promptly frame the ball into a court three courts down from you. This all comes back to the idea of lots of practice. If you've spent the past month practicing your serve, when you get to this point in the match and you feel your nerves, then you can respond, "Hell yeah! This is what I've been practicing for, baby! Can you say 'second serve ace'?"\n\nTo sum things back up, you don't serve correctly with enough speed in big matches because you don't have confidence in your serve. Practice is really the name of the game, but calling on a coach's expertise isn't a bad idea either. In any case, it's normal to be nervous in a big match, but it's something you can get over.\n\nI hope this helps.
831543
Anyone can play tennis at any age. In fact I read a article in the news that tennis is a sport that can be played by anyone. They have wheelchair tennis too, if you didn't know. Also if you want to be good The Enterprise Newspaper says that if you want to become better at tennis take private lessons or lessons at a club, that's what most pros did including Blake.
741637
Tennis is a game with lots of ups and downs.  Most people play their best 25% of the time. They play their worst 25% of the time, and they play in the middle 50% of time. So it's normal to play well sometimes, and play poorly at other times. A lot of the time it's mental. If you don't think positively, you probably won't do well. If it's a matter of your strokes not being consistant, then hitting against a wall or using a ball machine is great because it grooves your strokes. The more you play, the better! Also, when I have problems with consistancy, I try to play less point play and more drills. This also helps to groove my strokes. Anyway, good luck in the next tourney!
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Without having seen you play, it's a bit hard to suggest. Obviously you'll want to play to your strengths. Also, try a variety of shots in warm-up to see how he responds. I usually hit very heavy topspin...but if my opponent can't handle low slices as well then I'll hit those all day. \n\nA few things to check:\n\n1. Footwork. This is the first thing I ever watch. I'm sorry, you can hit like a cannon but I'm gonna pound winners on you all day if your feet are cemented down. If he doesn't move (and some people will disagree with me on this) then I suggest a few deep topsin balls and then a dropshot if you can do it. Basically, make him run!!! And on that note, make sure you are moving. Solid footwork can save you when you're tired. The more tired you are, the better your footwork has to be!!!\n\n2. Stroke. Of course you'll want to check which side is weaker for them.\n\n2.Serve. You'll want to decide how far back or forward to stand. If has has a very fast serve and you need time, then move back. If it's somewhat slow or has a huge kick, catch the ball early. But you always want to be moving into it on the return.\n\n2. Rally ability. Obviously if he can't hit more then 2 balls back in a row, you don't need to do anything fancy. You should figure this out early.\n\n3. Spin. Figure out how he hits!!! If he slices alot does the ball sit up? Does it skid low? What about topspin? Does he use alot or hit flat? \n\n4. Volley ability. How is he at net? If he's bad, purposely hit some short balls if you can to draw him up. I love playing people who are horrible at net.  A drop volley up close, then an easy topspin ball at their feet.\n\n\nAlso remember to go crosscourt when you can. I'm a big believer in changing the direction of the ball, but sometimes you just can't beat good low error tennis across the middle.\n\nI kinda wrote this in a rush if anyone has any additions or feels I said something wrong, I really won't be offended. Always fun to hear different viewpoints.\n\nHope this helps!