Two tips for new tennis players

29 July 2017
 Categories: Recreation & Sports, Blog


Tennis is a fun sport to play and can also be a great form of exercise. Here are two tips which should be of use if you are considering taking up tennis.

Seek out a synthetic grass court to play on

There are several different types of court surfaces on which you can play, including clay, synthetic, and acrylic, to name just a few. If you're new to the game of tennis, it's best to play on synthetic grass tennis courts. There are several reasons for this.

As a beginner who is unfamiliar with this sport, you are bound to make mistakes, some of which could result in you slipping or tripping onto the court. If the surface you land on is a hard one (such as clay or acrylic), the impact of your fall could leave you with quite a serious injury. Falling onto the cushioned surface of a synthetic grass court, on the other hand, is unlikely to result in any serious physical harm.

The softness of synthetic grass courts can also reduce the impact that playing tennis will have on your knee and foot joints. This is a particularly important point to note if you suffer from arthritis or other any other conditions which might be exacerbated by activities that place a lot of pressure on the joints. In combination with a pair of supportive shoes, playing on this type of soft court should prevent you from developing joint-related problems.

Invest in a few private lessons

Many beginners prefer to teach themselves how to play this sport. Whilst you can certainly learn the basics simply by practicing regularly and watching professional tennis matches, it is a good idea to invest in a few lessons with a private tennis tutor, as this will ensure that you get off on the right foot.

If you teach yourself, your lack of expertise will almost certainly lead to you picking up a few bad habits; if these habits go unchanged for a long time, they will become so ingrained in your mind that it will be exceptionally difficult to correct them in the future.

They could also affect your ability to play and even increase your chances of sustaining an injury.  A poor serving technique, for example, will not only negatively affect your performance but could even put you at risk of a back problem, if your technique results in your straining your muscles unnecessarily.

By spending a bit of money on the services of a trained and experienced tennis tutor, you will be able to develop the correct footwork and techniques from the outset.


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