Narrative Essay On High School Tennis

During the earlier years of my tennis career, about the age of seven, my parents had learned of a nearby organization at Watkins Park Maryland. The organization was known as the Prince George’s Tennis and Education Foundation. It was here where I began to make my largest strides in my life, both academically and athletically.

“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

Need Statement: Many of us are going into the PT/OT career field and if we have a better understanding of tennis, maybe it can help us when dealing with patient’s injuries.

My journey on my high school tennis team has been a peculiar one. Going into my freshman year I was touted as one the stellar players, one who was on the path straight to varsity. Unfortunately, I tore one of the ligaments in my right wrist and was sidelined for the months right before the tennis season. Going into my season, my confidence was low, I was worried about making the junior varsity team. I would end up making JV but not varsity. The next year I was back with more determination. Injury free, I had high expectations but lacked confidence. As I entered try-outs, I was shocked. My teammates were waiting for me. Each one of them came up to me and told me that they knew I was going to play this year, and that I was going to live up to

Being ranked number one on the Vacaville High School Varsity Tennis Team was one of the most mentally challenging events during high school. I love tennis, but it was very difficult balancing all of my Advanced Placement classes, trying to having some sort of a social life and playing tennis year-round all at the same time. The only reason being number one was mentally challenging was because I was losing most of of my matches. I thought about quitting the tennis team more times than I could count. It was my first year playing in the number one spot and I was not ready to play against such high-level tennis players. I knew that if I didn't show up we would lose because the rest of the team would have to play against a player that is one level

Since 1998, The Villages Tennis Club had supported the Silver Creek High School’s Tennis Team with racks, balls and sometimes footwear. It was only natural that helping two of these student’s each year, begin their journey in higher education.

Community tennis refers to the USTA’s effort of giving every on the US access to the sport. It is focused on giving people the tools to go out and participate, along other members of the association, in a variety of tennis activities. Across the US the association works with the 10s and under divisions all the way up to senior adult divisions. Really anyone with the desire to play regardless of age, sex, skill level, or disabilities is given the opportunity to partake. Player development on the other hand, is more concerned with the development of world-class players from the US. Through coaching, education, player identification, and player services the USTA Player Development

My ascent to the Baylor Men’s Tennis Team is a story of using relentless hard work to accomplish a goal that seemed like a long shot

I played tennis through junior high school. I hated running. Because I tired running easily. But I like plaing tennis. Because I am not tired playing tennis. But I limited body power when I became high school. As soon as, I began body power training. It seems that I am fine begin body power training. Because I was stong tennis. Also, I am useful on the life because I began body power training. Now, I continuing body power

Growing up as an athlete wasn’t always easy, but it taught me how to overcome obstacles, and persevere through pain. Sophomore year, I played an entire season of club ball with a sharp pain in my calf, and was too scared to say anything about it because I knew that an injury meant falling behind. The pain started off small, but each time I played it became less and less bearable. There came a point when I would look at my mom on the sidelines in tears and tell her that I couldn't do it anymore. I remember the frustration I felt when I finally went to the doctor and they couldn't tell me what was wrong, but ended up putting me in a boot anyways. I was going to miss my last few games and the next seasons tryouts. I was devastated. The pain and

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

This study of abdominal injury in tennis serves was extremely factual and helpful when thinking about your own serve. The leg drive is a key component into not injuring yourself while serving, and needs to be addressed to all tennis players. This could help inform tennis players, and maybe save some of them from injuries. Changing the technique of the serve could help the player out significantly, keeping them healthy for years to

Billie Jean King once said, ¨Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.¨ It was the last meet of the tennis season, Coach had me play four matches. For those who don't know, each tennis matches has individual games within in it. We played eight games in a match and each game is worth a point. This constant use of my shoulder along with pure tiredness lead me to hitting the ball at strange positions repetitively. During the last match, something went terribly wrong. I shook it off hoping it would be better by next season.. Oh was I wrong...

As a pathologist, I will strive to incorporate all the skills that I have acquired through academic, work, and life experiences in my practice. My demonstrated commitment to volleyball has helped me in building skills that I can utilize in my career as a pathologist. I represented my medical school volleyball team at the annual All-India competition for four years. In order to excel in the game, I went through rigorous practice sessions where I observed experienced

The “injured” player finished the game. Nevertheless, watching him fought so hard, I had mixed feelings. It reminded me of my past experience. It was a summer vacation. My ankle inflamed since I over trained myself, burning myself out only to improve my skills and speed. Meanwhile, our team needed me in a competition and there was no substitute for me. I couldn’t disappoint my team members and forced myself to complete the game. During the competition, my bad ankle clearly slowed me down. I was desperate, wishing to turn the tide but my body just couldn't move flexibly. I felt like a wild horse tightly strapped by reins. Hopelessness, devastation and despair just flooded in. Injury is every badminton player's nightmare so I felt what he