Descriptive Essay About Tennis

The game of tennis has many aspects. The player has to be able to serve, return or rally, and lastly win the point. Tennis is mainly just all in one’s mind. The player has to be ready and always one step ahead of his or her opponent. Tennis can be applied to an argument. The person arguing has to serve or try and get across his or her opinion. Then return the favor by letting the other person get theirs across. Lastly, the people arguing need to be able to find a winner, or find an alternative.

Counting down the seconds in a crowded dark hallway, listening behind doors to the song Welcome to the Jungle blasting in the gymnasium mixed with the sounds of the crowds roaring. The only thoughts going through everyone's head, is that this might be the last time we ever play together again. As soon as the song gets to the que we run out of the hallway under a tunnel made of arms, running into the moment that can make it or break it.

I started playing tennis when I was about 12, not knowing much about the sport or how it would affect me. However, Tennis taught me how to succeed in everything else. Tennis forces me to accept responsibility for my actions and manage my mistakes. Tennis forces me to cope with pressure and adversity. I am forced to make thousands of crucial decisions in a small amount of time. Through high school varsity, I learned sportsmanship and the meaning of teamwork. Through coaching tennis over the summer, I have learned to advertise my skills and how to communicate better with kids and adults. I have enhanced my discipline, developed a work ethic and learned to compete.

The ball whipped through the air, echoing through the gym like the snap from a leather whip. Lauren, our libero,had served. I glanced at the flashing scoreboard and winced at the score: 21-23. The other team had received the ball and were ready to set their outside hitter. Their hitter made a lightning fast approach and the ball spun through the air over to our side, aimed right at me.

Now I had to approach my second serve, yet again the ball didn’t go over the net. I was frustrated because serves were my greatest shots which I couldn’t execute because of how nervous I was. My bad serves and not so great playing, I let my teammate down. I started to have less confidence which affected me during the

Four of five senior tennis players are new to the sport this year. Shaun Petrovich, Matt Larsen, Dylan Ion and Grant Anderson all decided to join the tennis team for their senior year.

A serious student with the talent and will to succeed, Brandon has distinguished himself among his classmates because of his positive attitude and the determination to give his best in all areas of his life. Whether it’s leading the high school tennis team or completing the final touches on a school presentation, Brandon finds the extra 10% when has already given it 100%. A scholar, athlete, musician, and citizen, Brandon demonstrates determination and leadership in each role.

Playing tennis is a challenging sport that not everyone can play. It not only uses physical strength, but it involves mental strength. You have to be able to push through whatever obstacles there are. In order to play tennis, you have to be able to withstand the heat of the sun, losing, and negative people around yelling at you to do better even if that is the bet you can do.

Next up, Christine Huynh and Serena Williams. Walking out to the court was probably the most terrifying, but honorable accomplishment that I have ever achieved. Serena Williams, ranked number one in women's singles tennis, had always been a role model, from her constant determination and ambition to her fierce movements on the court. After years of training, I considered myself assuredly prepared to compete with the legendary player. The first game passed, following the second. I noticed crowds were roaring. Parents were crying. Lights were flashing. The officials announced, “Christine Huynh, winner of the 2016 Tennis Tournament!” Tears ran down my face. Knees fell to the ground, as I can finally say that I defeated Serena Williams.

Anthony and Tom both had made it to the finals. The score was tied. Tom gave a short return, which Anthony easily volleyed. He realized his mistake too late. Tom returned a powerful backhand, headed straight to Anthony’s face. He shielded his face with the racket, the force caused him to fall on his elbow… hard. It was over. A ball boy came up to him and asked if he was alright. Anthony didn’t reply. He lost because of a stupid mistake. He thought of everyone he let down, his family, his father, and himself. He thought of his dad, who wouldn’t give up no matter what. Anthony realized he shouldn’t either. He looked at the scoreboard, he had luckily gotten the last score. All he needed was one more point to win. Tom served strong. Anthony ran up to the ball and with every ounce of energy he had left… he swung. Tom couldn’t return it. Anthony had

As we all know, America is a nation of sports enthusiasts. Most Americans participate is some kind of sporting event, either as a spectator or as a competitor. In the pantheon of great American sports, there is one that stands out. It has been called the great American pastime. Yes, that great sport known as tennis. Tennis requires a mastery of many skills to be able to play competitively, but the primary skill needed to win in tennis is the serve. The serve is the primary offensive weapon used I tennis, because it is the only time when a player gets to put a ball into play. The player controls the speed, the placement, and the spin of the ball. With proper procedure, the serve can win many points and games for the server. The technique

It was match point in the state championship, tensions were high as everyone watched with bated breath to find out who would be crowned the best doubles team in the state. The ball flew out of bounds, and the crowd was roaring. Parents and teammates went wild, but their excitement wasn’t for me. It was my freshman year and we had done amazing in the tournament, but we hadn’t won. My doubles partner and I were thrilled anyways. Even more so when we found out that the team we lost to would be playing singles next year. 2014 would be our year. There would be no one to beat us, we would have an easy win. We were cocky, and we were wrong. However, the thing to take us out of the state tennis finals would not be a new team, it would be a combination

The sun scorched throughout the courts. Children entertained themselves throwing water balloons to each other to relief the intense heat meanwhile my body felt it was in a sauna, nevertheless, it was the appropriate weather to exercise. I was accompanied by my friends and began

Arnold Palmer said it best. “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect.” The straightforward yet difficult facet has always drawn me to the sport. Golf has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and I love all aspects about it: the competitiveness, the focus required, the life lessons, and the bonding it can create. The game of golf is my passion.

Volleyball, one of the world's greatest sports. From the hot and muggy gym, to sweat dripping down each players face, volleyball is not for the faint of heart. This sport requires a single-minded desire: to win. It takes more than just teamwork to win. Volleyball has always been one of my favorite sports. I would always meet a new friend anywhere I would go. Believe it or not these situations are how you could meet your life long best friends.