Tennis is one of the most popular individual sports in the world. In tennis, the player uses a racquet to hit a ball over a net into the opponent’s court. The ball must be kept in play and can only bounce one time on the court surface before the opponent must strike the ball back over the net. The standard ball is made up of felt over hollow rubber. Tennis is often played with one player per side (singles) or with two players per side (doubles).
An early version of Tennis started in the 16th century in France where players would yell “tenez” when starting a game giving it the name Tennis. Later the game would be refined in England in the 19th century as lawn tennis to more resemble the sport we play today.
Tennis is played by people over the world as a great form of exercise and recreation. There are also many levels of professional play in tournaments around the world. There are four top tournaments called the Grand Slam Tournaments. These are Wimbledon, the US Open, The Australian Open, and the French Open. Millions of people watch these tournaments making tennis a great spectator sport as well.
Tennis is a sport that has transcended age groups and is enjoyed by young kids as well as senior citizens.
So let’s take a look at some of the basics you will need to master in order to jump start your professional career in tennis.
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Knowing the court:
It is important that a new player should feel comfortable with their surroundings before actually playing the game.
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Getting a grip:
Without a proper grip on your racquet, how do you expect to pull off all of those magnificent shots that you’ve seen your favorite players perform countless times?
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Different kinds of shots:
There are a wide variety of shots you can make use of to give yourself an edge over your adversary. These include shots such as forehand and backhand ground stroke, among others.
