How competitive are you guys? Obviously, being new to the sport, I wouldn't want to just jump right in... but I'm pretty quick at picking up new things. If you guys are somewhat recreational, I can see myself showing up later on in the Summer.
We started that up last year and never got out once that I'm aware of.
I used to coach tennis years ago so I probably can pull up the memories of what we used to teach the kids. Grips, strokes, different drills, and other things which sound very suggestive which might help. It's been a number of years and number of pounds since I really played a lot though so my skill level will not be that great anymore. I'd just like to get back out on the court and have some fun.
My community association (Shaganappi) has a couple of courts and they're rarely busy so that's a pretty centrally located option.
We started that up last year and never got out once that I'm aware of.
I used to coach tennis years ago so I probably can pull up the memories of what we used to teach the kids. Grips, strokes, different drills, and other things which sound very suggestive which might help. It's been a number of years and number of pounds since I really played a lot though so my skill level will not be that great anymore. I'd just like to get back out on the court and have some fun.
My community association (Shaganappi) has a couple of courts and they're rarely busy so that's a pretty centrally located option.
Awesome. What about pairs stuff? I have a buddy who used a play a bit. Although, that's probably a completely different dynamic.
Tennis is a sport that becomes increasingly more fun the better you become at it (much like golf).
For the beginner it can be fairly frusterating as it mainly consists of whacking the ball once or twice before running to retrieve it.
As you improve the rallies become longer, and the element of strategy comes into play (playing to your opponents weaknesses, setting up points with specific shots).
Of course the only way to improve is to practise. The best way is to invest in lessons. Your instructor will be able to show you the correct form and your game will improve much quicker. Plus you'll get to hit a series of balls in succession as he/she feeds them to you, rather than chasing the fuzzy little things all over the court.
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Awesome. What about pairs stuff? I have a buddy who used a play a bit. Although, that's probably a completely different dynamic.
You just need 3 friends and you're off to the races. Just go out and hit the ball. It's not that difficult actually. Try at first to get a good rally going. That part is actually quite a bit of fun for beginners and it's a lot of fun trying to figure out tennis between 4 amateurs.
I'm sure you know all the rules from playing videogames.
Tennis is a sport that becomes increasingly more fun the better you become at it (much like golf).
For the beginner it can be fairly frusterating as it mainly consists of whacking the ball once or twice before running to retrieve it.
As you improve the rallies become longer, and the element of strategy comes into play (playing to your opponents weaknesses, setting up points with specific shots).
Of course the only way to improve is to practise. The best way is to invest in lessons. Your instructor will be able to show you the correct form and your game will improve much quicker. Plus you'll get to hit a series of balls in succession as he/she feeds them to you, rather than chasing the fuzzy little things all over the court.
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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
You just need 3 friends and you're off to the races. Just go out and hit the ball. It's not that difficult actually. Try at first to get a good rally going. That part is actually quite a bit of fun for beginners and it's a lot of fun trying to figure out tennis between 4 amateurs.
It's also better playing doubles as a beginner because there are twice as many people to go running after balls when you hit it to the other side of the court or over the fence
I have only taught myself and would love to get lessons someday. I learned with another friend at the same time and it's awesome to play him as we are the same level. You can be bad at tennis to enjoy it, as long as your opponent is too.
When you first learn to serve the ball in court as hard as you can, it is a powerful feeling. I can serve maybe 4 out of 10 aces (or ace-type serves).
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