I Want To Play Tennis In School Next Spring, How Should I Start Training?

4 Responses to “I Want To Play Tennis In School Next Spring, How Should I Start Training?”

1. Nick B says:

   February 17, 2010 at 10:21 pm

   i say get lessons. they are not to expensive and even one a week will greatly improve your game, also try to play almost everyday (by yourself or with someone) but practice is the key!! i just started playing in December and by march i was playing varsity tennis at my high school, but i only got to do that cause i played EVERYDAY. but best of luck to you hope you do well come spring time=]
   -matt
2. aplusk says:

   February 17, 2010 at 10:55 pm

   it depends if youre in middle, high school, or college. If you are in middle school and the school dosent have a lot of advanced players then you could try out but usually in high school or college there are a lot of advanced players then you should have a lot of practice(a few years worth) depends how you are then. Then you could try out then.
3. *~MJJ'sP says:

   February 17, 2010 at 11:02 pm

   Many high schools run summer tennis camps. Assuming you are a high schooler, GO TO THIS. It will give you an opportunity to learn what your coach deems as important. It also gives you a chance to talk to the coach and convey to them the passion that you have to improve. You will practice with future teammates and really get a feel for what you need to be able to do in order to start.
   It is also important that you practice doubles. Many people who decide that they want to play tennis make the mistake of only playing singles. They arrive for tryouts only to discover that the only spots available are doubles spots, and they are cut. Doubles and Singles are almost entirely different sports. Good doubles is almost entirely played at the net, so practice your volleys and overheads. Also, WATCH DOUBLES. Many inexperienced players have only seen singles, and have no idea what strategy is used in doubles. If you learn basic doubles strategy and basic doubles shots, you will not be cut. Trust me.
   As for physical fitness, work on your core. Aside from that, just play tennis. It gives you a strong cardiovascular workout and helps improve your strokes.
4. jdufbdsf says:

   February 17, 2010 at 11:45 pm

   Good for you! Tennis is a fun sport :).
   Well i would just go to a court and bring someone you know thats knows how to play and ask them to teach you. After they teach you maybe meet weekly or somthing and do a real game. OR find a summer Tennis club and do that.
   Good luck