How Long Does It Take To Get Good At Tennis? The 135 Top Answers

How many of you know someone who has been playing tennis for decades and never improves? You may know some people. And you could be one of them.

As a coach and player who is out and about in the club scene almost every day, I see many, many players who never improve their tennis game.

I’ve trained some of them. And although they want to improve, our lessons weren’t much. They just couldn’t break the bad habits they had accumulated over many years.

I’ve thought a lot about this topic. I concluded that there are three main reasons why club players never improve at tennis:

The players lack solid technique and have no coaching to change it. The players don’t practice or practice too seldom to make a difference. Players don’t have the physical talent or coordination to improve their game.

I should preface this article by saying that it applies to older players rather than children or young adults. While younger people can also stagnate in their progress, they’re still relatively new to the sport, so I’m excluding them as examples.

My motivation for writing this article is to crystallize my thoughts on why club players stay at the same level throughout their playing lives. Perhaps my insights will help you improve your own game if your level seems to have peaked, and I’ll give you tips on how to do that here.

I often play at local parks and tennis clubs. Most of the time I see the same group of guys and girls playing at the same level year after year. It’s almost as if time freezes and they are the same players now and 10 years later.

While there are some who improve, the majority never do, despite playing multiple times a week. I think I have some answers as to why their levels are stagnant. Let’s get into that now.

The players lack solid technique and have no coaching to change it

Most club players enjoy playing tennis but shy away from training or lessons. While these players certainly want to improve, they are not willing to put in the work and effort (and money) to do so.

Raising your level in tennis of your own accord is a big challenge without good coaching. In my opinion, not addressing bad technique is the number one reason players don’t improve.

A lot of the club players I see have home shots and bad footwork. To improve, their game would need a major overhaul.

While it’s entirely possible, the vast majority aren’t ready to start. Why? Because it would take a lot of time, coaching and practice.

Most older players with homemade shots fall into a comfortable position with their tennis game. I see them doing all sorts of excessive moves on their groundstrokes and serves that are completely unnecessary. These include odd movements, jerking, and very short, choppy hits.

Making any changes to their game makes them feel extremely uncomfortable. I experienced that first hand when I coached these players.

When I teach them proper hitting mechanics, they’re often so resilient it’s almost unbelievable. Some flatly refuse to change.

Others may try to make the changes I suggest, but as soon as they gather or play, they go straight back to their old, technically incorrect shots. Typically, the older the player, the less chance there is for change.

This is especially true for the guys who also lack athleticism and coordination. A certain amount of this is required to learn and use proper technique.

Tennis is a difficult sport to learn. It’s about moving your body in ways that go against your natural instincts, which makes learning uncomfortable.

I think a lot of people take for granted how much technology there is in the game. It’s obvious when you see a bad club player and a strong club player (5.0 or better).

While some people may believe that good tennis players are born, for the most part this is not true. When the right technique is learned early, it makes a big difference.

But most guys who can’t improve won’t, and for the reasons I’ve given, they don’t. And that’s fine if they just want to play for fun and exercise.

However, if you are a club player who has been stuck at the same level for years and wants to improve, I suggest this.

First you have to check your ego at the door for a few months. As you make major changes to your game, your ability to win games will decrease for a while.

However, this is not a bad thing. It is to be expected when you make changes. Treat it as a learning curve and don’t worry about losing.

Second, either find a good trainer or buy a good online course. A trainer would be much more preferable, but individual coaching is expensive and it can take many lessons to see improvement.

Your next best options are the online courses. They can take you by the hand and guide you step by step through each move. I like courses because they are designed to help you improve quickly and they cost a fraction of long-term coaching.

For those of you who don’t have a budget for tuition or courses, there are tons of free videos on YouTube. I have free videos on my YouTube channel that you can check out too.

The downside to this is that YouTube channels don’t offer truly free courses. Almost all videos are just tips, tricks and suggestions for better shots. I have a free three part series on the modern forehand on my YouTube channel if you’d like to check it out.

Once you’ve decided on one of these three options (a trainer, a class, free videos), the next best thing is to film yourself using the old technique and the new technique.

Remember that practice is pointless if your technique isn’t perfect. Otherwise you will only internalize a bad technique. So make sure you’re playing right by analyzing your video.

If you have trouble doing this, you can tell if your technique is good by sending your video to a trainer. If you want to send it to me, and if I have time, I’ll make you some suggestions. Email me!

Another thing you can do is compare your shots to those of a professional player. Best in super slow motion. Set up a screenshot side by side with the same angle. You can find many of your favorite pros striking out in super slow motion in HD on YouTube.

Once you get the technique right, you need to deepen it with shadow strokes – hundreds of them. When you feel confident and the technique feels more confident, you can start hitting.

Next, hit the court and work on a ball machine or with a practice partner. Finally, start using the new technique in fun, no-bet matches. Finally, and after months of hard work, you can use it in competitive games.

Remember that footwork is a big part of technique; It’s not just about hitting mechanics. I could write ten blog posts about footwork.

The next time you watch a professional tennis match on TV, instead of looking at the ball, look at the feet of the players. You will see them constantly moving, constantly adjusting and rotating their shots.

To see a truly noticeable improvement in your tennis game, your footwork needs to be better too. Some of the footwork requires technical know-how. Other parts can be improved with physical training in the form of flexibility exercises and sprints.

I have a few videos on footwork. The two most important things about footwork are getting ready for the ball early and spinning on your shots. Watch Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev. All have some of the best footwork on the tour.

I didn’t mention much about serves and volleys. But they are also very important. If you want a great serve course I recommend this [link]. Volleys can also be very challenging for club players.

The key to volleying is to do less, not more. Simply blocking the ball works well most of the time. I wrote a popular blog post about the seven different types of volleys and I have very helpful videos for you to check out.

Hopefully this information will help you and give you some ideas. Now let’s discover the second main reason why club players never improve their tennis game.

Players don’t practice at all or practice too seldom

Many of the players in my club enjoy playing tennis. But they never practice. This will surely result in a stagnant game.

I believe that everyone on the pitch needs their own time to “figure things out”. This usually happens in practice sessions where there is no pressure and plenty of time to work on different things.

As I mentioned before, most club players are not willing to put the time and effort into training. For older players, however, this is somewhat understandable for a few reasons.

One reason is that players simply don’t have time to practice. A player might have at most a few hours of free time after work.

This person would rather play a singles or doubles match than complete a two-hour training session. After all, exercise sessions are usually grueling and not very fun.

It’s also difficult to find another player at your level to practice with. Not only that, you’re not even sure how to practice tennis.

The final reason for not practicing is technique. When a player has bad technique, he only reinforces that bad technique in practice. I think most bad players know that intuitively.

Even if a bad player practices often, very little progress can be made since the problem of poor technique is never addressed. Unfortunately, that was the case for me early on.

I would practice hour after hour, but show little improvement. It wasn’t until I got to grips with my technique that I was able to start improving steadily.

This is a common theme among club players. On the other hand, it’s different when a player learns from a coach or course and starts using the right technique.

However, I find that these types of players (the ones who start using proper technique) don’t improve either. But why do you ask?

The reason for this is that they train too infrequently. I see this in my adult students all the time. They come to a lesson with me and learn proper technique, which is great.

During our next lesson, which may be a week or two later, they can often remember the correct technique but do not execute it well. When I ask them if they practice, I often get a resounding “no.”

Even if a player corrects their form and knows how to use proper technique, there will be no improvement if they don’t practice.

It amazes me to think that a person could take a lesson and then expect significant improvement without practice. But I see it all the time.

My job is to correct their technique and make sure they hit well. But once they exit the lesson, it’s up to them to practice enough so that the new technique is ingrained in their muscle memory.

I find that a lack of practice or infrequent training is a big reason for stagnant progress in tennis. Unfortunately, this is also the case with children.

If you really want to improve in tennis and you practice a lot and hardly have any results, learn a good technique first. Once you have a good technique, you can practice as much as you want.

If you already know/have a good technique, you need to practice at least twice a week and preferably 3-4 to see a quick and noticeable difference in your tennis game.

Remember, you don’t have to practice that often forever. If you can practice three to four times a week for a month or two, that’s often enough to push you to a higher level and deepen the new technique. Try it and let me know how it goes.

Players don’t have the physical talent or coordination to improve their game

This is another major reason why players cannot or cannot improve. While the technique can be learned and practiced consistently, the physical abilities are fairly set.

We are all born with some level of physical ability and hand-eye coordination. While a player can always work to improve it, after our 30s it becomes a climb that often isn’t worth it.

Throughout my entire playing career, I can’t recall a single club player in their forties or older making intensive, long-term efforts to improve their stamina, speed and coordination.

Even if a person did this at that age, there is only a limited amount that can be done in middle age and beyond. Father time takes care of that.

If an older club player has good physical skills on the pitch, it’s because he had them at a young age. Good athleticism is usually maintained in tennis (although it declines slightly with age), barring injuries.

For those lacking in physical ability in their 40s and beyond, only some improvement can be expected. After all, tennis is an explosive sport and requires explosive movements at the higher levels.

Many club players just can’t coordinate their bodies to move explosively. Physical limitations are part of everyday life in sports. Even Michael Jordan and Pete Sampras showed tremendous decline in their later years.

In addition to the explosive movements, good tennis shots require certain complex movements. Unfortunately, some players cannot physically perform these moves no matter how hard they try.

For example, racquet speed is essential to hitting with strong topspin and speed. Some of the older players I work with can’t swing half as fast as I can. For whatever reason, they just can’t.

If such a person improves their technique, practices diligently, and improves their timing, they will make some nice progress. But they will never be able to crush the ball like certain players can.

Other players I work with just don’t run fast. No matter how many times I show them the right footwork to get to the ball, they do it far too slowly to take that quantum leap to the next level.

The serve is another big physical challenge for people. While the technique is complicated enough, the serve also requires a lot of physical skill to hit hard. Shoulder flexibility and power come naturally on heavy serves.

Most of the club players I work with just don’t have what it takes. They either can’t coordinate their bodies, swing far too slowly, or barely use their legs.

Here’s my take on this whole physical ability issue. If you’re fit and under 40, you can certainly improve your physical abilities with strength training, plyometrics, flexibility exercises, sprinting, etc.

Once you are over 40, your physical capacity begins to decline. Yes, you can still improve it, but the energy required to do so will be reduced. Most club players in their 50s and beyond have seen better days physically.

Sure, exercise will help, but not as much because it probably won’t be intense enough. When you are older it is better to focus on technique if you want to see a significant improvement in your tennis game.

If after the age of 50 you had to choose one physical thing to improve yourself, choose conditioning. You can improve it with low-impact cardio sessions. Exercises to improve speed and explosiveness put a strain on the body and are difficult to perform after 50.

If you’re in your 30s or younger, I recommend doing plyometrics, sprinting, and flexibility exercises to improve your physical skills. Plyometrics is great for improving the fast-twitch muscles needed in tennis.

In my eyes, sprinting is almost essential. It mimics the explosiveness of stopping and starting required in tennis. It will also help you run faster on the court and recruit your fast-twitch muscle fibers.

Flexibility exercises are great because they help you move faster and better coordinate your body. If you can throw in some hand-eye coordination exercises, all the better.

You see, once you’re an adult your physical abilities aren’t going to change much without intense exertion. If you’re willing to make the effort, great. If not, then you have to live with what you have.

Realize that your physical ability determines how much your tennis game can improve. While you can progress in terms of technique, unless you can explode to reach a distant ball or swing fast enough to hit a crushing forehand, you can never far exceed your current level.

But that’s okay. We all need to play with ourselves and accept our abilities for what they are. Just make the best of what you have.

While it’s nice to think that we can all improve our tennis games significantly if we work hard, we should be aware that for some this may not be the case.

Conclusion

This article is a sober reminder of what it takes to improve at tennis. I didn’t want to sugarcoat it for you.

At the same time, I want to give you hope, which is why I added tips for improvement. You see, you can improve at any age. Do not be discouraged.

I say what I see from my perspective as a long-time club player and coach. Your perspective and reality may be different. The most important tool you have in tennis is your mind.

By the way, for players whose physique is an issue, you can improve your tennis tremendously by working on your volleyball game. The volley is mostly a touch shot and can be hit without much movement. It also doesn’t require complicated mechanics to hit.

If you’re a frequent doubles player, the main thing you need to do is improve your net game. The best way to practice your volleys is on a ball machine. Check out my YouTube videos on how to play volleyball.

Start with the block volley, progress to the punch volley, and switch to the drive volley and drop volley. Solid net play can make up for many other deficiencies in tennis.

I trust you got some value from this article. If you have any questions for me, leave them below. Thank you for reading!

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There are simply certain sports that cost a lot more money than others. Even picking up a full bag of used golf clubs from your local Play It Again sporting goods store will cost more than, say, grabbing a used basketball.

Add to that the cost of clothing, green fees and more. That being said, there are some clever ways you can get into the top 10 sports of the rich without spending an arm and a leg just to get started.

We will detail these sports and the tips to get you started in this guide. Whether you’re looking for sports to avoid because you want to save money, or sports to participate in because you want to meet more rich people, we think you’ll find something on this list!

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10 top sports for rich people

Competitions Sailing Polo Golf Auto Racing Tennis Water Ski Downhill Snow Ski Snowboard Horse Racing Jai Alai

Tips for getting into the sport for rich people

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Some of these sports have greater barriers to entry than others. That being said, we hope you can use some of these simple tips to experience these rich people’s sports without breaking the bank!

Buy second-hand gear

While we don’t necessarily recommend buying an old, run-down sailboat if you want to get into competitive sailing, thrift stores and flea markets can be a great place to pick up a tennis racquet or ski gear if you want to try these sports .

In many winter towns, there’s even a huge ski sale in the fall, where you can snag gear that’s still in decent condition at a reduced price. This tip works for sports like tennis, golf, downhill skiing, skiing, and snowboarding, but it still doesn’t help with all of the expenses of these sports.

Find a friend

For a sport like sailing, horse racing or auto racing, whoever you know goes a long way. If you’re trying to get into these sports, it can be really helpful to ask a friend to take you on their boat, or to introduce you to someone in the horseracing world, for example.

If you don’t currently know anyone who is rooted in the sport you’re trying to get into, see if there are any social media groups dedicated to the sport in your area. It’s a great way to attend gatherings and meet others interested in the sport you’re interested in getting into.

The 10 best sports for rich people

1. Competitive Sailing

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Hop on your sailboat for a relaxing afternoon on the water and then there’s the world of competitive sailing. In all honesty, the cost of a sailboat alone is enough to make both of them a rich people’s sport.

However, the world of competitive sailing is of particular interest to us in this article. To clarify a few important sailing terms, a competitive race is often referred to as a regatta, and until 1996 this sport was actually known as sailing.

Sailing dates back to 1851 and was first featured at the 1900 Paris Olympics. However, humans have been sailing for thousands of years and it could be argued that competitive sailing events existed longer before an international committee was formed to regulate the sport worldwide.

Today in the competitive sailing world there are three main types of regattas: coastal regattas, offshore regattas and short-distance regattas. Within these three categories there are also fleet races, team races and match races.

The International Sailing Federation is the primary organizing and regulatory body behind the sport’s biggest events. Sailing is also unique in that its races are mostly regulated by the sailors themselves.

2. Polo

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Polo is also affectionately referred to as ‘the gentleman’s sport’ as it is widely associated with British nobility. However, the sport is possibly one of the oldest team sports, and some forms of it were played in Persia over 2,000 years ago.

Historians believe the sport was originally used by warriors and armed forces as a training exercise for combat. This would explain the spread to cultures that featured large cavalry divisions in their armies.

Polo was actually played primarily in Asia and India before it was discovered by westerners sometime in the mid-19th century. From there it quickly spread throughout Europe and the first polo club in the United States was founded in New York in 1876.

Polo is all about hitting the ball into the goal with a mallet on the end of a long stick. There are different types of polo (e.g. camel polo, bicycle polo, elephant polo, etc.) but they are all team sports and are usually played with at least four players per team.

Although players sit on their individual horses, it is considered a contact sport so you may see players wearing protective gear on their heads, hands and knees.

However, it may be the horses that can muster the most energy, as they often run more than two miles per match and then get a well-deserved rest after the match.

3. Golf

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Golf is arguably one of the most well-known rich-people sports, and one of the first that people think of when asked about the subject.

There are so many different types of games golfers play these days that it would be difficult to list them all, but Stroke Play, Match Play and Best Ball Scramble are just a few of the popular options.

Golf is a wealthy sport played with a collection of clubs that are used to hit the ball at various distances. The holes also vary in length, ranging from par 3, par 4 and par 5 variations.

The origins of golf are believed to date back to 15th century Scotland and the first 18 hole round was played in 1764 at St Andrews Golf Course. The oldest existing tournament in the sport is called The Open Championship and was first placed in 1860 in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Perhaps the craziest part of golf is that there is nowhere near a standardized playing surface. Part of the challenge is that the terrain can vary greatly from course to course, and the location of the hole on the green often changes as well.

In golf, the player with the fewest number of strokes per round is declared the winner (and usually also wins the stake placed in the round).

The cost of clubs, balls, tees, gloves, green fees (aka access to the course), cart rentals, and the accumulated frustration make golf one of the best sports for the wealthy.

4. Car race

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While Formula 1 racing definitely attracts a different crowd than Nascar, a race car is far from cheap. Some of the richest athletes in the world own racing teams that generate millions (if not billions) in annual revenue.

If you want to see a really cool movie about some of the early days of auto racing, be sure to check out Ford vs Ferrari. Nowadays, however, car racing takes many different forms and is pursued by adrenaline-pumping enthusiasts.

There are open wheel races that Formula 1 and IndyCar fall into. There are sports car races where the races last from 2.5 to 24 hours and popular races are 24 Hours for Le Mans and 24 Hours for Daytona.

There is also touring car racing, production car racing, stock car racing (e.g. Nascar), rally car racing, drag racing and in the case of recent world events, simulation racing conducted via digital platforms.

The history of automobile racing is largely associated with the development of the world’s first automobiles designed for sport rather than mere transportation. In August 1867 the first arranged car race was reported to have taken place in England, in which two carriages powered by solid-fuel steam engines competed against each other.

5. Tennis

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Alongside golf, tennis makes a good case for being the most widespread and well-known sport for rich people. Technically it can be played as an individual sport or with a partner, but it is recognized as an individual sport in many respects.

The tennis court includes a central net over which players must hit the ball with a tennis racket. The ball can only bounce once on your side of the net before hitting it again if you want to keep the rally going.

The history of tennis in France dates back to the 16th century. In early iterations, players were encouraged to yell the word “Tenez” at the start of the game, which roughly translates to “Here You Are!” in English.

Speaking of England, the sport of tennis was later adapted as lawn tennis in England, which may explain why the sport is now played on several different surfaces. Competitive tennis matches take place on grass, clay, and hard surfaces usually made of concrete, asphalt, wood, or artificial turf.

Competitive tennis includes popular games such as Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the Australian Open and the French Open. While still considered a rich-people sport, tennis is arguably one of the most accessible sports on this list, as all you need is a ball, a racquet, a partner, and a court (and almost every city in the US has a court somewhere in these days!).

6. Water skiing

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Water skiing is a sport that traditionally required the use of a motorboat to pull the skier across the water’s surface at high speed. Nowadays there are also cable installations that can pull the skier a distance if no boat is available.

Most water skiers are towed at a minimum speed of 15 miles per hour and many prefer to be towed much faster. At higher speeds, the wake behind the boat becomes shallower, making fast, hard turns easier for the skier.

The invention of water skiing is credited to a man named Ralph Samuelson and dates back to the 1920s. Ralph used a pair of planks as his “skis” and held on to a clothesline to be dragged behind his boat.

Today there are two main types of water skiing, in which the skier uses either one or two skis. Known as a slalom ski, the single ski is the tool of choice for competitive water skiers, while two skis are usually best for beginners.

On the skis, rubber boot bindings hold the skier’s feet in place and provide control of the ski. These bindings are usually quite tight, but they are designed to naturally release the skier’s feet in a fall to reduce the risk of injury.

The most restrictive part of water skiing is the cost of owning and maintaining one of the most expensive ski boats. However, the skis themselves are a great thing if you already know someone with a boat.

7. Downhill skiing

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Especially with the recent increases in ticket prices required to access the best downhill ski resorts, downhill skiing is definitely one of the sports of the top rich. When you look at downhill skiing versus cross-country skiing, the costs are very different.

There are many reasons why skiing is so expensive, but this sport takes place in places that would traditionally be very inaccessible without a four-wheel drive vehicle and winter tires or chains. If you can get up the mountain at all, a daily lift pass can easily cost more than $100.

Nonetheless, alpine skiing is a highly entertaining sport that has been a winter treat for well over a century. While it’s been a Winter Olympics event since 1936, people have been strapping their feet to boards and sliding down snow-covered slopes for much longer.

Today, skiers regularly reach top speeds of 130 kilometers per hour in international competitions, and ski jumpers have recorded distances of over 830 feet. There are many competitive forms of snow skiing including downhill, ski jumping, slalom, moguls and more.

Europe, Japan and the United States are currently the countries where downhill skiing is most popular and where most ski resorts exist. In recent decades, skiers have also entered new disciplines such as halfpipe, big air and more.

8. Snowboarding

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At one point, snowboarding was considered a cheaper and more accessible alternative to downhill skiing. It attracted a very different crowd and the divide between skiers and snowboarders was born.

Today, the prices of lift tickets alone make both skiing and snowboarding rich sports. That’s true even if the people you see snowboarding do their best to dress to make you think the opposite.

Snowboarding actually dates back to the late 1960s to early 1970s in the United States, but didn’t become an Olympic winter sport until 1998. The sport’s development is usually credited to skateboarders and surfers trying to find a way to slide down a snowy ski while running sideways.

Today, there are several Olympic snowboarding events that riders can qualify for, including halfpipe, giant slalom, snowboard cross, slopestyle, and big air. Most of them feature both men’s and women’s categories, with snowboard cross also featuring a mixed team -Event offers.

More recently, the development of split snowboards has also made backcountry snowboarding much more popular and accessible. Still, these boards don’t come cheap and firmly land snowboarding in the category of rich people’s sports.

9. Horse racing

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There are actually many different sports that fall under the equestrian category, such as dressage, show jumping and vaulting. Most of them would be considered a rich people’s sport due to the cost of owning and caring for a horse.

However, horse racing has arguably gained the greatest popularity due to its association with sports betting. It is considered an equestrian sport and races are often held on sand, turf or some type of synthetic surface.

Many historians date some of the first horse races to some of the first Greek Olympic events between 700 and 40 BC. Chariot races and bareback horse races were the most popular forms of horse racing at the time.

Horse racing continued to be popular in Europe and other parts of the world in the early centuries AD. Many believe modern horse racing in North America began in the 17th century.

Today, the popular races Belmont Stakes (established 1867), Preakness Stakes (established 1873) and Kentucky Derby (established 1875) are known as the U.S. Triple Crown and are among the most popular, most bet on events in all horse racing events.

10. Jai Alai

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This is the most obscure sport on our list, but it’s one that attracts rich people because it’s good for gambling. The sport originated in Spain but made its way to North America in the early 20th century.

The sport’s unique player rotation and scoring system makes it ideal for a range of prop and side bets throughout games. Today it is still most popular in European countries, attracting many wealthy elites who turn their noses up at popular American sports.

Jai Alai is played in a room that resembles a racquetball court. It involves bouncing a small ball off the wall at high speed, and players do this using a tool called a cesta, which resembles a small wicker basket.

Some call jai alai the fastest sport on earth, but it has long been forgotten in the United States. The record speed for a ball in this sport was measured at 302 kilometers per hour (187.65 mph).

The origins of the game can be traced back to early ball games played in Greece and other areas around the Mediterranean. Today it is played primarily in Florida (in the United States) and has been banned entirely from the Philippines due to match-fixing issues.

If you’re still confused about what this sport looks like, maybe the video below will put it in a new context!

Final Thoughts

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Rich people’s sport is inherently expensive, but it doesn’t always have to be. Nowadays there are more and more non-profit organizations doing their best to make these sports more accessible for everyone.

The used gear and gear market is also growing as some people find that they actually don’t like paying $60 a round of golf or having the time to properly care for their horse between polo games.

We hope you’ve appreciated this quick collection of the best rich sports and the tips you can get for them without spending too much initially. As always, we hope you enjoy whatever sport you enjoy the most!

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At Lighthouse Point Yacht Club we have a beautiful tennis complex with 10 clay courts, three of which are illuminated for your after-dark enjoyment. Not only is tennis fun, but it offers so many benefits for your health and overall well-being. Did you know that playing tennis for an hour can burn up to 600 calories for men and 420 calories for women? This is just the beginning of the benefits of playing tennis!

8 benefits of playing tennis

#1. Improve your aerobic skills

Playing tennis involves a lot of running around the court, but you won’t even notice the whole exercise if you’re concentrating on one thing – hitting the ball! As a result, you’ll build your stamina and aerobic skills while having a great time.

#2. Improve your physical health

There are many ways tennis improves your overall physical health such as: B. lowering your resting heart rate and lowering your blood pressure. In addition, it can lower body fat while improving muscle tone, strength and flexibility, and metabolic function.

#3. Use a full range of muscles

When you play tennis, you engage so many different muscles – from your upper body to your lower body. In the lower body, you’ll work your calves, hamstrings, quads, and glutes. At the same time, your core gets a good workout, including your abs, erector spinae, obliques, and latissimus dorsi. As for your upper body, you train your chest, upper back, shoulders, and arms.

#4. Added brainpower

You might not expect to boost your brain power while playing a heated game of tennis, but in fact you do! Tennis has been shown to improve critical thinking skills, as well as mental alertness and tactical thinking. It does this by forcing your brain to make certain connections.

In addition, tennis gives you a boost of serotonin, an important brain chemical that has been linked to the sleep cycle, emotional well-being and appetite. This means that playing tennis can help you sleep better and regulate your emotions – a win-win for your emotional and physical health.

#5. A chance to socialize

Tennis is both a team sport and a competitive sport, meaning you need more than one person to play. As a result, it becomes a social sport that gets you talking and hanging out with other people. This is good for your body and mind, as well as your overall well-being and happiness. The time spent playing tennis is physiologically very rewarding.

#6. Helps prevent diseases

By helping keep cholesterol levels low and your lipid profile in check, tennis helps fight and prevent disease. This means you have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and having a stroke.

#7. weight loss

Playing tennis regularly can help you shed unwanted pounds. The constant running, stretching, and twisting while using every inch of your body burns a lot of calories. Play long enough and you’ll tap into stored fat.

The American Dietetic Association reports that recreational tennis players can burn up to 600 to 1,320 calories playing two hours of individual sessions. Competitive players can hope to burn between 768 and 1,728 calories.

#8th. reduce stress

We all need ways to reduce stress – after all, stress is part of our modern everyday life. Tennis offers a fun way to relieve stress and free your mind from anxiety. Many other forms of exercise still keep your mind racing. For example, running on the treadmill makes it easy to think about work stress or dinner, but letting your mind wander while playing tennis makes you lose sight of the ball.

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If you’re struggling with some tennis basics, take a look at these quick tips to improve your game. It’s important to remember that there is no perfect way to play a tennis stroke, but these tips provide some basics to help you improve your skills.

1. Early preparation

It’s never too early to prepare. Rotate your hips and shoulders before the incoming ball bounces on your side.

2. Overdo your follow-through

After your hit, track all the way through your shot. Hit the ball, follow it and move your feet.

3. Hit Recovery

Focus on recovery instead of focusing on your shot after you’ve made it. Hit, finish and put back in position.

4. Keep your head still

If you find yourself missing shots, make sure you don’t move your head while swinging. Follow the ball onto the racquet and keep your head steady until the shot is played.

5. Get your back leg behind the ball

Getting your back leg and weight behind the ball makes it easier to shift weight and get a more consistent shot.

6. Retract your serve speed

The serve is the most important shot in tennis, but that doesn’t mean you should whine on the ball. Focus on accuracy versus power.

7. Prepare for groundstrokes early

Once you know where the ball will bounce, move into a position where you feel comfortable playing the shot. The higher you make your backswing, the more power you are likely to generate. Finding the right balance of momentum and power is key.

8. Get the right forehand grip

How you grip a tennis racket is one of the most important aspects of the game. A common serving handle used by professionals is the continental handle. Watch this video to learn how to perfect the grip: //youtu.be/WtzWazMGcTY

The semi-western grip is a good grip for groundstrokes. Here’s a short video with tips on how to do it: //youtu.be/_2In06DTI9U

9. Practice your tennis ball throw

On serve, your ball throw should go straight up and come straight down about 18 inches in front of your leading foot. Grab a bucket full of balls and practice your throw without actually hitting the ball.

10. Don’t be too hard on yourself during games

It’s easy to be overly critical of yourself, especially when you’re missing an otherwise easy shot in a competitive environment. If you miss a shot, just move forward in the game and keep playing to the best of your ability. Then practice your shot to improve and perfect your skills.

Contact us today if you are interested in learning more about tennis or working with one of our coaches!

A good tennis player is not made just by knowing the strategies on the court. It requires hard work, perseverance and athletic ability. Why are top tennis players like Jo Wilfried Tsonga falling while Novak Djokovic is rising in popularity? There are many elements that affect the downfall and survival of others.

A good tennis player is versatile

Those who know how to stay in their comfort zone win a Grand Slam…but those who are versatile win multiple Slams. Certainly, most players can hit harder with the forehand than with the backhand. But only the big ones can beat winners from either wing. A good tennis player has solid serving skills and knows the basics of groundstrokes. In the blink of an eye they can send a backhand slice towards the baseline or catch the opponent off guard with a small and sneaky drop shot.

A good tennis player has good body language

What do great players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick and David Ferrer have in common? They all exude a certain level of confidence, both on and off the pitch. Each of them has their own body language and knows patience, humility and how to keep eye contact at all times. These small gestures may seem trivial, but it’s these small things that paint the bigger picture, a tennis player who fears nothing and walks with an air of confidence.

A good tennis player has a fighting spirit

Fighting spirit are above all the qualities when it comes to games with opponents. Because if you don’t have a fighting nature, you won’t be able to perform beyond your limits. Tennis is a sport that will test both your character and your strength. And the greatest tennis players love to build better fighting spirit by engaging in fighting spirit development. The exercise includes activities to deal with failure and mental recovery as soon as possible.

A good tennis player knows his serves

Andre Agassi is popular for his powerful return serves, as are Serena and Venus Williams. They are proof that a good tennis player should know the basics, even serve with excellence. Concentrating on the ball on serve takes the player one step closer to victory. If someone is weak on their return serves, it can cost the match because it gives the opponent an advantage based on a weakness that they can continue to exploit throughout the game.

To become a good player in any sport, practice is important and some best practices must be applied. Some see sport more as a fun game. While sports like soccer inspired game development, tennis should not be left behind either. At the Kitty Bingo website, you can browse through a range of sports-related slots that you might enjoy. From football to golf you will find everything under one roof.

Are you a tennis player and want to perfect your game? Now you know what qualities to adopt!

How to recognize tennis talent

I’ve already written several posts about tennis talent identification. Here’s another one. This article Tennis Talent Recognition was written by Dave Samuels. I hope you find it interesting and useful.

Spotting talented young athletes who may have an aptitude for tennis is part art and part science. In addition to speed, strength, power, coordination and balance, tennis players need a variety of mental skills. Understanding some talent scouting fundamentals can help you determine if a child has the potential to be successful as a competitive tennis player.

talent categories

Doug MacCurdy of the International Tennis Federation recommends six areas coaches should consider when identifying tennis talent: Physiological, Physical, Psychological, Technical/Tactical, Results and Intangibles. Physiological attributes include such parameters as height, weight, arm span.

To measure physical attributes, MacCurdy suggests testing young tennis players in running, jumping, catching, throwing, coordination, agility, tennis-specific speed, strength, endurance, and flexibility. Psychological attributes include self-esteem, confidence and competitiveness, with an interest in playing tennis being one of the most important factors in evaluating talent. To identify tactical talent, look for the player’s ability to move the ball around the field and solve problems.

footwork

Dancers, skiers, skaters, gymnasts, soccer players, and others who excel in balance and footwork have an advantage in tennis over those with lesser footwork. No matter how strong a tennis player is or how good their stroke technique is, they will not use it optimally if they are not in the right position to hit the ball.

Desire

In addition to playing frequently, tennis players need to practice most days. If gamers enjoy playing games but dislike practicing, this could be a sign that they will limit themselves to recreational level gaming. Look for players who ask to stay on the pitch after practice or who practice alone. Players who ask to add points or tasks to drills demonstrate their love of competition.

Multisport success

When children are successful in more than one sport, it is an indication that they have developed the basic physical skills needed to become a top competitor. Single-sport players may be able to dominate their sport from a young age because of their big serve, fastball, or passing ability. Look for kids who excel in multiple sports, especially those that involve throwing, catching, running, kicking, hitting, and jumping.

Avoid the results trap

Do not use tennis rankings or other competitive scores among young players as a measure of future success. Tennis players, who dominate the under-12 and under-14 ages, have learned to play like 12- and 14-year-olds, typically keeping the ball in play until opponents make mistakes rather than developing an attacking game. Post-adolescent children may mature in ways that benefit their play as they take advantage of more height or muscle.

So what are your thoughts on finding tennis talent?

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When you see players like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on TV or just an advanced player at your local club, it seems pretty easy and effortless. You simply hit a small yellow ball over a net with a bat until the other player can’t hit it back. It’s definitely not as simple as it seems. It takes a lot of hard work, training, time and willpower to truly be a tennis player and eventually maybe even a professional tennis player.

Technically, the only things you need to become a tennis player are a racquet, a tennis ball, and a court. However, to become a professional player, you must learn the game, practice relentlessly, and earn leaderboard points by winning tournament matches.

Requirements to be a tennis player

Taking tennis lessons from a young age is an important requirement for becoming a tennis player. While specific ages may vary, this is where young players start to learn about the game and develop the fundamentals to play at a high level.

When you start competing between the ages of 8 and 10 you start with club tournaments and if you do well you enter local tournaments, then regional tournaments, sections and if you continue to be successful you have a chance to to play tournaments at national level.

In America, players compete in tennis events sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). This organization is responsible for planning all US tournaments and developing youth players. However, getting to each sports game can take a lot of travel.

Step 1: Understand the rules and the game

Of course, to become a tennis player you have to understand the rules of the game. You need to know the dimensions of the court and where to hit the ball on serve. You need to know how to count the points, how many it takes to win a game, how many games it takes to win a set and finally how many sets it takes to win a match.

If you want to know how the rules work, or if you just need a refresher, we have an extremely detailed guide that you can read here (Tennis Rules – Everything You Need To Know).

In addition, you need to learn the specific shots. The forehand, the backhand, the volley, a drop shot and of course the serve. The sooner you start learning these aspects of the game, the better your chances of success and the only way to get better is with practice.

Step 2: Practice, practice, practice

Professional tennis players have spent hundreds of thousands if not millions of hours on the court practicing their shots. Of course, you don’t do it alone, but almost always have a coach with you. Continuous improvement is important and the best way to do that is by hiring a private trainer. This offers the opportunity to receive customized instructions on how to develop your game to start competing.

The other option would be to enroll in a tennis academy. Although becoming a professional tennis player is not required, enrolling in a tennis academy can be beneficial. Tennis academies offer year-round training opportunities and offer players the opportunity to regularly compete with other aspiring professionals. In addition to offering tennis training, some of these academies also provide education for students that can prepare them for college or a career as a professional athlete.

Step 3: Play local and national tournaments

The USTA offers junior tournaments for younger players, allowing them to compete with their peers and assess their skills. Junior tournaments are held across the country and players as young as 10 can play in these events. If you play well in these tournaments, you can also earn a junior ranking from the USTA.

If you finish in the top 10 or 20 in your country at 14 or 15, you will start competing in international ITF junior tournaments, first level 5 and 4 events and if you continue to be successful you will advance to level 3, then level 2 and finally level 1 and grand slams.

Between the ages of 15 and 17 you will also start playing some entry-level pro tournaments, and over the next few years as you succeed you will gradually play more pro tournaments and fewer junior tournaments.

Step 4: Go pro: Play ATP or WTA tournaments

Once players reach a certain level of play or turn 19, they become eligible to play on the USTA professional circuit. A tennis player’s success in tournaments determines how much money he makes and how high he ranks. Players must win or play at a very high level at junior and amateur levels to qualify for professional tournaments. Ideally, your final year as juniors should see the scales tipped toward pro events, especially for girls. If you get in the top 20 in the world at juniors you have a good chance of making a living off the Pro Tour, probably less than 50/50 but still worth a try.

You spend the next 3 or 4 years on the tour and if all goes well you halve your ranking every year and eventually end up in the top 100. Initially you try your luck mainly on the Challenger Tour where you can earn ATP points to your Improve ranking in order to qualify for qualifying rounds of minor ATP/WTA tournaments. Another option is that you get wildcards for qualifying rounds of tournaments. For example, if you are a promising American, you will most likely receive wild cards in US tournaments.

Conclusion

Unlike other jobs where you can become a doctor or a lawyer, you can’t really choose to become a tennis pro. The only thing you can decide is to engage in the process. Few top players have the privilege of competing for a living and results throughout the development process determine who can join the club.

The big advantage of tennis is that you get constant feedback along the way. Your results at each step determine your next step throughout the process. There are no shortcuts and very rarely alternative routes.

A few words from my personal experience. I did track and field when I went to high school and college in Russia. My results were pretty good for a non-professional college level: 100-meter sprint – 11.5 seconds, the long jump – 7.1 meters. I trained two hours four times a week, so a total of 8 hours a week. I must add that I played soccer most weekends in the summer and skied in the winter. So I trained about 12 hours a week. I have never had any injuries and I am very grateful to all my athletics coaches.

Most sports scientists recommend that young tennis players should not train more than 15 hours per week until the age of 16. My child, aged between 8 and 12, played tennis no more than 6-8 hours a week plus 2 hours of specific fitness training. He was a top 10 player in Belarus.

Now see what modern sports tennis specialists advise. A general recommendation from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for younger tennis players:

For 6-8 year olds: 3-4 sessions per week, each session no longer than 45 minutes. Group lessons, practice on mini-court. 50% tennis – 50% other sports. football, handball, basketball, swimming etc.

For 9-11 year olds: 1 hour, 3-4 times a week. 70% tennis – 30% other sports.

For 12-14 year olds: 2-3 hours a day, 4-5 times a week group lessons. 85% tennis – 15% other sports.

For 15-16 year olds (intermediate): 3-4 hours of training per day, 4-5 times per week.

For 16-18 year olds (advanced): 3-4 hours a day, 5-6 times a week.

Approximate number of tournaments per year (singles & doubles): advanced: 15-20, advanced: 20-25. Rest 1-2 days after each tournament.

The problem with some tennis parents and coaches is that they have never read sports science recommendations. My personal opinion is that if a young tennis player has talent then 15 hours a week of tennis training + fitness and tournaments is more than enough for his development.

If a tennis player doesn’t have enough talent to play at the pro level, why ruin the young athlete’s health with 30 hours of training a week? It’s no big secret that professional tennis doesn’t improve a person’s health.

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A side by side image of Ben Stiller and tennis star Nick Kyrgios at the 2022 Indian Wells Masters. Screenshots/Amazon Prime Video

Nick Kyrgios clashed with the infamously rowdy and brash crowd at the Indian Wells Masters.

The Australian pulled actor Ben Stiller, who was in the crowd, into an argument with a heckling fan.

“Shall I tell him how to behave?” — Kyrgios asked the fan angrily, pointing to Stiller.

The Indian Wells Masters crowd in California is known for its brash, often downright rude fans, so much so that the Williams sisters boycotted the tournament for years.

Australia star Nick Kyrgios was berated by the crowd during his quarterfinal match against Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal.

When Kyrgios served at two games in the third and final set of the game, a fan in the front row behind the baseline started taunting him.

It’s unclear what the fan said, but Kyrgios reacted angrily, addressing the crowd and telling him: “Just relax.”

He continued: “Are you playing? are you good at tennis Exactly, so why are you talking?”

Kyrgios then turned and pointed to another part of the crowd where Hollywood actor Ben Stiller was sitting with his family. Gesturing with his racquet, Kyrgios asked the fan: “Am I telling him how to behave? No.”

Below you can see footage of the incident:

— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) March 18, 2022

Stiller, best known for his roles in films like Zoolander and Meet the Parents, smiled after Kyrgios’ angry remark.

Kyrgios lost the match to Nadal, losing to the 21-time Grand Slam winner 7-6 5-7 6-4. Nadal remains unbeaten in 2022 and has won 19 consecutive matches since the turn of the year.

After the game, Kyrgios defended his comments to the fan, saying in his post-match press conference: “I just want people to know that you’re a spectator. They bought tickets to watch us play. Don’t yell before the first and second serve.”

The story goes on

“If you’re a spectator and you’re watching professionals play tennis, you should just be quiet. Don’t tell me how to play. They might not win a single point against Rafa Nadal, for example. Just sit in your seat and watch me play tennis. That’s it. Point.”

However, the incident cannot be compared to Naomi Osaka earlier in the tournament, Kyrgios said. Osaka was brought to tears by an interject fan who repeatedly shouted, “Shit!” at her during her second-round loss to Veronika Kudermetova.

A frustrated Kyrgios not only collided with a fan, but smashed his racquet to the ground on the pitch after his loss to Nadal, nearly hitting a ball kid in the process.

“I just want to apologize to this ball kid at the end of the game,” Kyrgios said in an Instagram post after the game. “It was a complete accident and I was frustrated at the end of the game.

“My racquet made a crazy bounce and was never my intention.”

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A good tennis player is not made just by knowing the strategies on the court. It requires hard work, perseverance and athletic ability. Why are top tennis players like Jo Wilfried Tsonga falling while Novak Djokovic is rising in popularity? There are many elements that affect the downfall and survival of others.

A good tennis player is versatile

Those who know how to stay in their comfort zone win a Grand Slam…but those who are versatile win multiple Slams. Certainly, most players can hit harder with the forehand than with the backhand. But only the big ones can beat winners from either wing. A good tennis player has solid serving skills and knows the basics of groundstrokes. In the blink of an eye they can send a backhand slice towards the baseline or catch the opponent off guard with a small and sneaky drop shot.

A good tennis player has good body language

What do great players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick and David Ferrer have in common? They all exude a certain level of confidence, both on and off the pitch. Each of them has their own body language and knows patience, humility and how to keep eye contact at all times. These small gestures may seem trivial, but it’s these small things that paint the bigger picture, a tennis player who fears nothing and walks with an air of confidence.

A good tennis player has a fighting spirit

Fighting spirit are above all the qualities when it comes to games with opponents. Because if you don’t have a fighting nature, you won’t be able to perform beyond your limits. Tennis is a sport that will test both your character and your strength. And the greatest tennis players love to build better fighting spirit by engaging in fighting spirit development. The exercise includes activities to deal with failure and mental recovery as soon as possible.

A good tennis player knows his serves

Andre Agassi is popular for his powerful return serves, as are Serena and Venus Williams. They are proof that a good tennis player should know the basics, even serve with excellence. Concentrating on the ball on serve takes the player one step closer to victory. If someone is weak on their return serves, it can cost the match because it gives the opponent an advantage based on a weakness that they can continue to exploit throughout the game.

To become a good player in any sport, practice is important and some best practices must be applied. Some see sport more as a fun game. While sports like soccer inspired game development, tennis should not be left behind either. At the Kitty Bingo website, you can browse through a range of sports-related slots that you might enjoy. From football to golf you will find everything under one roof.

Are you a tennis player and want to perfect your game? Now you know what qualities to adopt!

If you’re struggling with some tennis basics, take a look at these quick tips to improve your game. It’s important to remember that there is no perfect way to play a tennis stroke, but these tips provide some basics to help you improve your skills.

1. Early preparation

It’s never too early to prepare. Rotate your hips and shoulders before the incoming ball bounces on your side.

2. Overdo your follow-through

After your hit, track all the way through your shot. Hit the ball, follow it and move your feet.

3. Hit Recovery

Focus on recovery instead of focusing on your shot after you’ve made it. Hit, finish and put back in position.

4. Keep your head still

If you find yourself missing shots, make sure you don’t move your head while swinging. Follow the ball onto the racquet and keep your head steady until the shot is played.

5. Get your back leg behind the ball

Getting your back leg and weight behind the ball makes it easier to shift weight and get a more consistent shot.

6. Retract your serve speed

The serve is the most important shot in tennis, but that doesn’t mean you should whine on the ball. Focus on accuracy versus power.

7. Prepare for groundstrokes early

Once you know where the ball will bounce, move into a position where you feel comfortable playing the shot. The higher you make your backswing, the more power you are likely to generate. Finding the right balance of momentum and power is key.

8. Get the right forehand grip

How you grip a tennis racket is one of the most important aspects of the game. A common serving handle used by professionals is the continental handle. Watch this video to learn how to perfect the grip: //youtu.be/WtzWazMGcTY

The semi-western grip is a good grip for groundstrokes. Here’s a short video with tips on how to do it: //youtu.be/_2In06DTI9U

9. Practice your tennis ball throw

On serve, your ball throw should go straight up and come straight down about 18 inches in front of your leading foot. Grab a bucket full of balls and practice your throw without actually hitting the ball.

10. Don’t be too hard on yourself during games

It’s easy to be overly critical of yourself, especially when you’re missing an otherwise easy shot in a competitive environment. If you miss a shot, just move forward in the game and keep playing to the best of your ability. Then practice your shot to improve and perfect your skills.

Contact us today if you are interested in learning more about tennis or working with one of our coaches!

skill levels

Ultimate Tennis League cities offer either 7 or 13 difficulty levels based on the number of players in a league market. We are expanding to the 13 level system when there is enough player support at the core skill levels. More levels of play combined with our professional rating system means you can enjoy hard-fought games with players who are just right for your skill level.

Ultimate tennis skill levels

2.5 Beginner – low, less than a year of play

3.0- Beginner – Intermediate

3.0 beginner – high

3.5- Medium – low

3.5 Medium – Medium

4.0 – Medium – High

4.0 Advanced – Low

4.5- Advanced – Intermediate

4.5 Intermediate – high

5.0 Tournament Level – Low

5.5 Tournament Level – High

6.0- Division 2-3 College Levels

6.0 Division 1 college level or national ranking

New league cities start with core skill levels and then expand by the “minus” levels shown above.