Tennis For Beginners: The ready position

If you're a newer adult entering the game of tennis, feeling a bit lost on the court or wondering why the ready position matters, this post should help. If you've landed here, you're on the right path to becoming the player you want to become. I'm not here to bore you with fancy terminology or complex drills, but as a tennis director with over two decades of adult coaching experience and a lifelong love for the game since my junior days, let's dive into a crucial aspect of tennis – the ready position.

Tennis Grips for Beginners: Give yourself a leg up from the start

So, diving into tennis, and grips are all the buzz, right? The whole, "What grip are you using?" and, "Look at these cool new grips," chatter can be a bit much, especially when you're just starting out. You don't want to admit you're a bit lost, but the confusion is real, and the context doesn't always help. No worries, though. Let's unravel the grip mystery right here.

Tennis Classes: Why you should start taking them as an adult

Tennis classes are THE best way to learn how to play tennis. It’s never too late to start to play. It’s also a lifetime game meant to be played throughout adulthood, anywhere in the world. You don’t always need to join a club in order to take private lessons or group tennis classes and there are benefits to taking classes you’ll enjoy. The cost varies around the world depending on your country and how popular tennis is but tennis classes are less expensive, allow you to meet new people your playing level & they give you a reason to play more tennis. In this article you’ll learn the highlights of taking different styles of tennis classes to improve your game.

Beginner Tennis: A five star forehand & quick fix when you're in trouble

Regardless the playing level, everyone playing tennis is out to have a good time. That rush happens fast when you hit your first beginner forehand on the sweet spot and it lands in the opposite court. That 1st time is like noooo other! YOU WILL come back for more. But to do it again you’ll need to improve your beginner forehand to get into your first tennis rally. I love teaching the forehand & fixing adults on day 1 of an adult camp. Sets a terrific tone & energy for players to quickly see improvements to the #1 fan favorite shot in tennis, the forehand.

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