Taking tennis lessons is advisable to everyone looking to improve their tennis skills or begin playing tennis. Tennis is a fun sport to play with friends, and it doesn't have to be overly competitive. Lessons are equally as fun depending on how you decide to approach taking lessons. Here are three things to remember when you start taking tennis lessons.
Susan M. Taylor is an experienced tennis player who has been playing in her local tennis leagues for 40 years. She has spent 29 years working for the federal government in procurement advisory roles.
- Invest in proper footwear. Wearing running shoes is fine, but remember that some tennis courts do not allow users to use running shoes or shoes with black soles. Check what shoes your court allows you to wear. Investing in a pair of tennis shoes isn't a bad idea if you plan on playing tennis more regularly. Tennis shoes provide you great support for the agile movements you make while playing tennis, such as stopping, starting, twisting, and running.
- Don’t let bad shots get to you. Everyone will have a couple bad shots, even the professionals. As a beginner, you should expect to have a couple bad shots. Learn from your mistakes, make adjustments, and most importantly do not get frustrated.
- Practice makes perfect and the more you play, the better you get. Make an effort to play with some friends when you don't have lessons. You will start to feel more confident and comfortable the more you play.
Susan M. Taylor is an experienced tennis player who has been playing in her local tennis leagues for 40 years. She has spent 29 years working for the federal government in procurement advisory roles.