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Six Tips Guaranteed To Improve Your Tennis Game
by Graeme Notting
http://www.faqtennis.com

Tennis is not a game for the weary or slow moving.
Tennis is a game of quick movements that use every
muscle in your body. It is difficult to become a
fantastic tennis player due to several reasons including
the inability to find an affordable tennis club, lessons,
or players to practice against. These obstacles can
impede your improvement in tennis which will make you
frustrated. Before you quit tennis altogther, try these
six simple steps to a winning tennis game.

Buy a graphite racquet. If you don't want to spend any
money on a new racquet and think that your parents' old
wooden relics are just fine, think again. A wooden racquet
simply cannot generate the power of the newer graphite
models so you will be constantly underpowered when using
one. Plus, the head on the newer racquets are much larger
so it makes hitting the ball that much easier. Besides,
there are graphite racquets out there starting around $20
that are fine for getting started.

Where should you begin to practice your tennis skills?
Find a hitting wall or board to hit against. You can
usually find these walls at public tennis courts or you
can even create one at your home with a large wooden
board. These walls have a limited height and width
so they teach you to be accurate with your shots. Strive
to hit 8-10 balls in a row. When you improve your accuracy
and consistency you are ready to hit the tennis court.

Keep moving. Tennis is not baseball. Tennis is a sport
that demands constant movement in order to succeed. You
have to move towards that ball the moment you know where it
is heading. Being out of position is a common mistake for
beginners so improve your chances for success by always
moving. Once you hit a shot, move back towards the center
of the court behind the baseline. Don't wait for the next
shot ... move!

Learn to use a one-handed backhand. A two-handed backhand
does generate more power but it is very limited. It takes
longer to get into position using a two-handed backhand and
it is far easier to get jammed up, too. A one-handed
backhand is more versatile and you will be a better player
by incorporating it into your game.

The word "emotion" should leave your vocabulary. Tennis
can be frustrating and you may feel tempted to hit the
ball as hard as you can. A frustrated tennis player tends
to hit balls out long or nail them in the net. You need
to keep a cool head and forget any lost points. Don't lose
control of a match due to your emotions.

Spin should become a major weapon in your game. Spin
can derail your opponent because they have trouble
figuring out where your ball is going. Spin can also
make a ball that looks like it is going out, drop back in.
Professionals generate immense amounts of topspin and
backspin. Follow their lead to watch your tennis game
soar.

If you are looking for a way to get into shape, few sports
are better than tennis. Tennis is a great way to improve
your cardiovascular system and increase coordination. By
following the simple steps above, you can greatly improve
both your game and satisfaction from playing.

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