Tennis is a sport that is played globally and a lot of people have the desire to want to play it. It is only tough or hard when you have no clue how it is played. Here are some steps or instructions for beginners on how to become pro just like the professionals.
Step one: choosing a racket
All beginners are required to choose a racket head that is wider in order to reduce probabilities of missing balls. But for younger people who are also interested should choose a lighter raquet for ease of hitting the ball.
Step two: tennis grip
There are three different grips; eastern grip, continental grip and western grip. Eastern grip is comfortable for beginners. One is required to hold the raquet in front of him/her, ensure that the raquet is perpendicular to the ground when you rotate it. Continental grip is used mainly by professional in serving and volleying it usually begins with forming an eastern grip. Western grip is frequently used by highly developed players in order to improve their forehand play.
Step three: forehand stroke
It is natural and highly considered by beginners and professionals to be an easy shot to master for it is made by swinging your body in the direction of where you want to place your shot. Both hands can be used to perform this stroke.
Step four: backhand stroke
The back hand stroke is made by swinging the raquet away from your body towards a specific location you want the ball to go. It can be done using both hands.
Step five: volleys
Volleys is when the ball does not touch the ground. To perform a perfect volley you are required to be 3 feet away from the tennis net. Make sure that your shoulders and feet are width apart holding the raquet in a continental grip. Hold the raquet below the stomach ensuring your head is upwards and knees slightly bent in order to reach the ball before it hits the ground.
Step 6: serving
The serve is made by tossing and hitting the ball into the air. The ball should be hit or tossed in the diagonally opposite service box without touch of the net.
Step 7: rules and regulations
Just like any other sport tennis has also rules and regulations that one has to follow in order to become a professional player. Such rules and regulations may include discipline in the court both on and off. Also it is Important to ensure that you have all your tennis gear or equipments during practice or a game.
Conclusion
If you have the desire to want to know how to play tennis this are just basic tips on how to improve your game and become a professional tennis player. Tennis is a very entertaining game yet very challenging in terms of physic and also mentally one has to be prepared in every aspect when it comes to tennis in order to have a perfect game