Essay about Coaching Tennis

Next I will describe the backswing. The backswing does not hit the golf ball, but this does not mean that executing a good backswing is not important. A good backswing will set the club in a position of power and control. Your body should feel like a coil, like a spring loading, getting ready to unwind. You can practice your backswing anywhere that you have enough space for a complete swing. First, start the backswing by sweeping the clubhead back smoothly. Keep the club low to the ground but do not come out of your posture, meaning, keep your spine angle the same. When swinging your club back, do not lose your balance. When your weight pressure presses down on your back foot, keep the pressure balanced to the inside of your foot. As you swing the club back and up, you should feel weight pressure build up in your back leg; this is the beginning of your body feeling like a tightening

As a Professional Tennis Coach I want my students to be the best they can be in tennis, i use that mentality to try their hardest in everything they do. I also want to create future tennis pro’s, by training them everyday they can develop their game to get at least a college scholarship.

It was a rainy day in Autumn. I had just begun to really get into tennis and was ready to buy a new racket. This was the day of my life, my quinceanera, by bar mitzvah, today was the day I was becoming a tennis man. Although, like most sports, tennis is not necessarily a use-your-hand-me-down-sneakers-with-a-hole-in-them cheap sport. Although, thankfully for the past few weeks I had been saving up for this glorious day of days. Now I doubt you have even heard rather than stepped inside the heaven known as the PGA Superstore so let me just paint you a picture. First, of all the store is roughly the size as maybe the entire top level of Dave and Busters in the Hawthorne mall. When you walk into this Heaven on Earth the first thing you may notice is just how freaking huge it is! Also, the first thing you see in the store is a plethora of every-single-thing you would need to golf. But past all the golfing equipment if you can survive the labyrinth of the store then in the back right corner you will find the prized jewel. A tennis court and a huge array of racquets and tennis shoes. Being the little 14 year old I was I couldn't close my mouth in awe. But what happens soon is what really divides the line between the preppy tennis players and the down to earth one’s. Before my Dad could say anything as he saw me zone out in tennis daydreams I ran to the closest store employee and asked them to demo

From your backswing, , rotate your torso and swing your arms toward the ball to make contact with the ball.

While my athleticism developed, I neglected honing my mental strength, leading me to not achieve my potential during matches. Allowing my mind to dictate my emotions rather than produce strategies led to frequent defeats. However, with motivational tales recounted by my coach and plenty of work on my part, I gained the ability to focus and rise up to become a nationally competitive tennis player.

Tennis is a game of speed and reflex. It uses a lot of muscle memory. You need to be able to move quickly and effectively to reach the ball quickly and hit it. Thus it takes quick reaction time and reflexes to play at higher levels. Tennis drills and practices train your muscles to react faster, smoothly and naturally. During fast volley bouts your muscles often react

Tennis is more than just a sport for Damien Heller-Chen, it is a lifestyle. When he was six years old, he got introduced to tennis and found it as a very enjoyable sport. Many sports are intense and competitive, which is why Heller-Chen chose tennis, as he fell in love with a less competitive sport. Heller-Chen enjoys the feeling of having control in the game. He feels empowered since he is center stage of the game and not on a team. Tennis takes dedication as he practices for eight to 14 hours a week at The Boars Head.

“Oh no, please don’t tell me this is happening. Mom, can I just skip this tournament?” I pleaded, “There is absolutely no hope for me.” Being the dramatic person I am, I lamented the imminent end of my tennis career. I went into the tournament with an expectation of failure. I started the match by accidentally whacking the ball over the fence, tripping on my own feet rushing to end the point. The little confidence I had when going into the match dissipated within a few minutes. I continued the match pondering how to angle my racket to put spin on the ball. Every time I failed, I blamed it on the high skill level of my opponent. Unsurprisingly, I lost in an hour. When looking back on that match, I realized that it could have gone differently had I not brought myself down before. My lack of

Main Point 2: Tennis has been played all over the world for centuries, getting more popular as time goes along. It has evolved in many different ways, and continues to do so.

I will be discussing the sport of tennis, the learning sequences, the skill techniques, learning cues, and teaching styles in that order. First that will be discussed is the learning sequences for the sport of tennis. According to Physical Education Activity Handbook, when you are first getting started with tennis, you need to introduce the scoring and tiebreaker procedures. Next, you need to explain the equipment used in tennis such as tennis balls and the racket. After that, the teacher should explain the rules and etiquette. It is best to introduce when directly related to skill or strategy being taught. Then, the skills and techniques should be taught. The skills and techniques that need to be taught are grips, strokes, the serve,

The key to a great shot is to grip your racquet firmly. Many shots will fall short because of an improper grip and the racquet ends up at the wrong angle when it actually makes contact with the ball. A firm grip will make your shots faster and more accurate. Using the wall to your advantage is one of your best defenses.

Also you need to watch the pitcher and time his pitch so you can make good contact with the ball. Then you need to watch the ball as it comes into the strike zone and then twist your hips as you swing and your back leg will twist and that generates forward movement to the ball.

She recently received her certification as a 10 and under coach through the United States Tennis Association. Michele continues to participate in leagues and tournaments in the Washington, DC area and win. She enjoys teaching sports because she is afforded the opportunity to not only help others reach their goals through athletic player development, but to continuously give back to her community. She feels that tennis is a great outlet to not only maintain physical fitness, but to meet people and build lasting friendships.

Noreen was inspired to start playing herself, by watching her brother from the sidelines. Although she discovered tennis at a very young age, she did not start playing, until she was ten. Noreen was preoccupied with dance and other activities, and never got around to actually playing herself. Noreen began training recreationally but soon started playing at some academies. This year, she entered into high school and joined the Piedmont High varsity tennis team. From being a part of a supportive team, with amazing coaches, Noreen has learned a lot from her teammates along with exposure to many remarkable experiences. With an abundance of wonderful role models from her team surrounding her, she is inspired to constantly try her best and to appreciate tennis. She aspires to be more competitive when it comes to playing, and to progress in improving her playing overall. Her hope is to never lose her passion for the sport and to continue playing it throughout her

The server should hold the racket in his or her right hand, holding the right arm straight toward the ground. The racket hand should point in the direction of the net. The server should hold the ball in his or her left hand, touching the ball to the racket face.