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1 month ago
love to play…just a beginner but would love to learn and play regularly
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How to play tennis
It made me
happy
 "Tennis is a great form of exercise, and also a fun social activity (especially doubles)."
How I did it: I started playing with my husband in July 2008, and by the end of the year I started playing in singles leagues at my local park. Thanks to a sub request from someone in the doubles league, I found that I enjoyed doubles as well, and am now playing in both singles and doubles each season. Lessons & tips: Remember that tennis is a mental game, as well as physical. When playing singles, it's just you against your opponent. No coaches or teammates. So you have to stay positive and focused on your own. Resources: Fuzzy Yellow Balls |
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It made me
have fun
How I did it: I went and got a lesson once a week for about three weeks after not having played for twenty years and then I joined a social comp, playing once a week. I thought it would be like riding a bike. It was not. My team and I finished on the bottom of the ladder but we had so much fun. I am starting to improve a little, but my age is not making it any easier. I spend a lot of time laughing at myself because I think I have still got it, and I h… Read how I did it…
It made me
healthy and happy
How I did it: after i can play tennis a little bit (still at the beginner), i find some friends who have the same hobby and at the same level, haha.. so we learn together and we decided to make schedule, at least once a week we play tennis together. Read how I did it…
It made me
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How I did it: My dad started to teach me to play tennis when I was 7 then I continued to take lessons. I then played on the varsity team at my high school for 6 years. I love playing and hope to continue for many years to come. Read how I did it…
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It made me
feel involved
How I did it: I signed up for tennis lessons about 2 years ago, and have improved a lot. The lessons were weekly, and very easygoing... no stress at all. I'm not looking to be the next Olympian tennis player, I just like to know the basics so I can practice on my own from there. Read how I did it…
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Can't wait to play tennis and
1 month ago
.. be fit, fill my time and have fun! I’m definitely going to be start playing tennis in summer which is just a couple of weeks from now. Yes!! Can anyone give me the basic things I really need? (sorry if my question is a bit confusing-can’t word it properly) .This is not the only sport I wanna play.
sparkleman is moving
Intense doubles
2 months ago
I played an intense doubles game last weekend, by far the highest level I have played at in over two years. My body really suffered afterwards, but while I was doing it it was SO MUCH FUN!
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Semi-final loss
2 months ago
I played pretty well considering it’s been over 2 years since I played at that level. I lost 9-6. He went 3-0 up by breaking me early, but then I broke back to make it 6-5… and then my legs went :)
Things to work on:
1. Fitness – this’ll make the most difference
2. Tactics – I lacked confidence and didn’t attack his serve
3. Technique – got to get my topspin backhand going again
Great fun.
sparkleman is moving
Club tournament
2 months ago
My next match was cancelled because the other guy was injured – so I have somehow stumbled into the semi-final. It’s the number 1 seed next. In a weird way I hope I lose – that will mean there are better players than me at the club and I can get better. If I win, well… I’ll celebrate my return to fitness, but that’s not why I started to play again!
sparkleman is moving
Playing again tomorrow night
2 months ago
It’s been nearly three weeks – I’ve had three deep massages and I’ve done daily exercises with those crazy rubber bands – I’m ready to try again!
sparkleman is moving
I played...
3 months ago
... I got injured, I saw a sports therapist, I did my exercises, I worked out, I played again, I ache like hell.
But I’m not injured! I’m not injured!!
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Want to play tennis
3 months ago
I’m going to join my friend in tennis in the spring for our school. Hopefully I can learn fast. :)
Untitled
4 months ago
I want to be good at tennis. So that I can beat dad and can play all my life. I want to start this by playing a few times a week.
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Practice with the kids
4 months ago
Dusted off the rackets and got to practice Tennis with the kids on the handball courts at Cerritos College. The tennis courts were under construction, but it was just as easy to play against the wall. In fact, my son outplayed me and was quick to rub it in. We all had fun and it was a good time.
