Of course we are biased. We love tennis, but every once in a while it is worth reminding ourselves that those that don’t yet play may not see tennis as we do. As we move into a new era of sports it is worth reminding ourselves why tennis is the among the healthiest ways to get active! Here are our reasons why picking up a racquet is one of the first things you might want to try as you
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It’s a Brain Game – Tennis teaches you to solve problems, stay focused and maintain control of your emotions. Tennis throws you lots of little problems to solve from playing on different surfaces to different opponent. Every point provides another little challenge.
Naturally Social Distancing – We can’t ignore this so let’s say straight away that you are on the other side of a net, use your own equipment and if you are smart don’t need to handle the same tennis balls as your opponent (Just mark you ones and only serve with them). In fact there are few active sports that bring the opportunities tennis does to get out there and play in such a healthy environment.
Grow as a Person – Tennis outperforms many sports when it comes to developing positive mental traits including optimism, self-esteem, confidence and spontaneity. Kids who play tennis are also show to perform higher at school with kids scoring higher in studies than even active children who play other sports (Tennis Serves)
Lean on a Pro – Unlike many sports tennis is taught in most places by qualified and trained coaches. Many have not just studied the game but also how players learn, move and grow. Having a Teaching Professional in your corner can really help your to get the most from your game and keep you on the right track, but they will also help to organize players on court to keep everyone active at a safe distance.
You Can Compete Informally – If the love of competition is something you crave then there are lots of apps and platforms to find someone to play. There is no need to limit your competitive opportunities to tournaments with lots of competitors. Play against your family or friends. You only need one person to be your opponent.
Stand on Your Own Feet – When it comes down to it you will have to learn to be responsible for what you do on court. At every level until you reach the pros you will have to fairly call the lines and the score, you will need to work on your game in practice and come ready to get the most from your time on court.
Get Home Court Advantages – There are literally thousands of things you can do at home to improve your skills at home. You just need a racket and a ball; a wall helps too but building skills does not need a court. Play, shoot a clip and challenge your friends!
When the Going Gets Tough – Tennis helps you to deal with adversity and because you are always playing against someone it teaches you to deal with situations that are not totally under your control. Add the weather and different surfaces and you will learn to cope with everything that is thrown at you.
Get in Shape – tennis is truly one of the most athletic sports in the world. You will get stronger, faster and more flexible. But before that sounds like a lot of work, remember you can play at any intensity that you want.
It’s a Whole Body Thing – A true combination or fine motor skills and gross motor skills, upper and lower body, tennis is a whole body thing. Studies have shown increases in bone density and a unique combination or aerobic and anaerobic demands making tennis one of the most balanced sports in the world.
Get on the Team – Although singles may be the most common version of tennis seen on the tv screen, tennis is a great team sport. But being on a team in tennis just means you need a partner. Doubles is the most common form of the game and with only four players on a big space you can keep your distance too. You might just need to give the occasional elbow bump! Tennis is great way to meet new people and make friends at any age.
Express yourself – Tennis is a game that can be played the way you like. You can play creatively in lots of different ways. Looking at the stars of tennis around the world you can see so many different ways to play and be you.
Long Live Tennis – no matter what your age you can play. Modified versions make it easy to play when you are learning but also when the engine starts to slow down! It’s a great sport for the whole family to play together too, helping everyone to develop social skills. Plus people that play tennis live an average of 10 years longer than the norm.