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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Introduction to tennis

Today, tennis which once was a restricted sport for Kings is a world-class competitive sport attracting millions of players and fans all around the world. There are a number of Tennis Tournaments held throughout the year, which keep all the tennis lovers updated and occupied.

Tennis players testimony

Are you technically a great tennis player, but somehow, always seem to lose to players of lesser abilities? If so, it sounds like you're afraid to lose. Don't worry, you're not the only one experiencing this. I too, struggled with this problem as I was also "afraid to lose". Here's what happened. As a junior, I was able to out perform any other tennis player when practicing drills or playing practice matches. However, during tournaments (when the match actually counted), instead of driving the ball through the court, I would tighten up and start "pushing" the ball over the net. Why? Simply because I was afraid to lose. As a result, players below me who had nothing to lose were able to occasionally pull off the upset against me.

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Tennis shoes

When playing tennis, you should be sure to wear shoes designed specifically for the sport, and not walking shoes, running shoes, or generic sports sneakers. These kinds of shoes provide improper support for tennis, and could cause ankle or foot injuries if worn during play. Not only that, such shoes have the potential for damaging the surface of a tennis court.

Choosing Tennis shoes - what to consider?

You should consider the type of surface you usually play on. Depending on whether you play on hard court, clay, grass or another surface this will have an impact on which kind of shoe is best. Next, your individual foot type and body type should be matched with a shoe designed to maximize comfort and effectiveness. Lastly, you must ensure that the shoe fits properly.

CONCLUSION

After you decide which kind of tennis shoe that is right for you, it is important to choose one that fits properly. Since tennis is a sport with a lot of stopping motions, and starting, sprinting, and cutting as well, you should select a shoe that fits tightly across the width of the foot.

There are also some easy tips to remember for positioning the ball during heated rallies. If the opponent hits the ball out wide towards the doubles alleys, a good position to return the ball would be right back down the line. Therefore, if the opponent hits the ball to the middle of the court, it is sometimes an advantage to return the ball cross-court. Tennis is a game of skill and the mind. Take advantage of getting into your opponent’s mind in order to take advantage of the game!