Every parent would like their child to excel in any kind of sport. More so, if you are a tennis playing parent, you would be proud to have a kid who can play well. The key is to not expect too much from your kid when he is playing. Let time take care of his progress.
Tip #1: Start playing around with a tennis ball with your kid when he or she is only 3 years old. If he is able to catch and throw easily for a kid that age, there is a chance he may develop into a good tennis player. Ball-sense is key to playing good tennis. It is a natural ability gifted to the individual. Something special which not everyone who trains hard may have. That quickness is hands, the touch.
Tip#2: Your child has a natural athletic ability i.e. he is able to move with good agility, without tripping over himself. Swiftness in feet is a plus when it comes to tennis as the game is played with much more power and speed these days. In tennis, it is the quickness over short distances which is crucial as opposed to long distance running.
Tip#3: Tennis is all about co-ordination within split seconds with your eyes, hands, legs and body. It is quite amazing that so many senses are used just to hit that yellow ball. If your child can show he can catch or hit a ball when he is three years old, enrol him for tennis.
Tip#4: Teaching your child mental strength is not easy but it has to be done if your kid wants to excel in tennis. This is because tennis is very much won in the mind. Physical prowess is a given but someone with similar physical attributes will perform better if he is mentally calm and strong.
Tip#5: A tennis player must also work on his strength, speed and stamina. Strength can be done through light weights in the gym. Speed should be done one the court itself where short sprints are done. Stamina and endurance should be built up through running.
Tip#6: Choosing a tennis coach is also critical in ensuring your son has a sound start in tennis. Go for coaches with experience and the necessary level of skills. Watch how the coach interacts with your kid.
Tip#7: As a parent, do not push your child too hard if you find that he may not have the natural aptitude towards the game. Instead, let him enjoy the sense of competition and building a lasting friendship with his fellow competitors. It is much more healthy than sitting in front of the computer. Tennis enhances the overall mental and physical well-being of the child.
Tip #1: Start playing around with a tennis ball with your kid when he or she is only 3 years old. If he is able to catch and throw easily for a kid that age, there is a chance he may develop into a good tennis player. Ball-sense is key to playing good tennis. It is a natural ability gifted to the individual. Something special which not everyone who trains hard may have. That quickness is hands, the touch.
Tip#2: Your child has a natural athletic ability i.e. he is able to move with good agility, without tripping over himself. Swiftness in feet is a plus when it comes to tennis as the game is played with much more power and speed these days. In tennis, it is the quickness over short distances which is crucial as opposed to long distance running.
Tip#3: Tennis is all about co-ordination within split seconds with your eyes, hands, legs and body. It is quite amazing that so many senses are used just to hit that yellow ball. If your child can show he can catch or hit a ball when he is three years old, enrol him for tennis.
Tip#4: Teaching your child mental strength is not easy but it has to be done if your kid wants to excel in tennis. This is because tennis is very much won in the mind. Physical prowess is a given but someone with similar physical attributes will perform better if he is mentally calm and strong.
Tip#5: A tennis player must also work on his strength, speed and stamina. Strength can be done through light weights in the gym. Speed should be done one the court itself where short sprints are done. Stamina and endurance should be built up through running.
Tip#6: Choosing a tennis coach is also critical in ensuring your son has a sound start in tennis. Go for coaches with experience and the necessary level of skills. Watch how the coach interacts with your kid.
Tip#7: As a parent, do not push your child too hard if you find that he may not have the natural aptitude towards the game. Instead, let him enjoy the sense of competition and building a lasting friendship with his fellow competitors. It is much more healthy than sitting in front of the computer. Tennis enhances the overall mental and physical well-being of the child.
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