I learned tennis mid 30 s just a few years ago and I wanted to take the opportunity to learn the game properly, so I hired the best coach in my city that I could find. I bought a ball machine to practice on after the lessons. Then, I signed up for tennis clinics, league play and a meetup group.
I got absolutely killed playing 3.0. as that was the lowest level but most of the guys had been playing for a couple of years. I found that playing in the meetup groups or drop in clinics to have a more chill and fun vibe, plus I didn't have to be on a schedule and was able to play against different players of various skill levels. It took me a couple of years to where I could compete well enough to compete with the guys who were good in high school.
I really enjoyed the process of learning something and having so much fun playing, I really love tennis. I stoppped playing for around 2 years and just getting back into the sport, and it really is a great and fun sport to play and even watch.
I actually took the opportunity to use tennis as an excuse to do some traveling. I attended all 4 major tennis Tourneys my 2nd year playing. I watched the French Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, and Australia. Fun travels.
I've seen guys get really good in a year that played a lot. I think it depends on your personality if you want to be self taught and get great form then definitely find a top tier coach and get lessons early so you don't develop bad habits. If you just want to do it your way then it's ok also. But I think when you play on your own before taking the lessons you will likely develop bad habits so it's likely best to take the lessons right off IMO.
I'm looking forward to the Australia event in January I plan to go. I'm really hoping Federer and Jochavich can get matched up at the Final or Semifinal.
I learned the one handed backhand. that's a very tricky shot to get consistent at. Also, I like watching the players with the one handed backhands play the best. The kick server is a fun shot also. I also love going for a very hard return serveI remember at the meetup group I was trying to kill the serves from all of the players for a few sessions and after studying some vidoes on youtube and being persistent at it, I was getting dialed in and my return serve became pretty dangerous at times![[Image: smile.gif]](https://rooshvforum.network/images/smilies/smile.gif)
. If you get a chance to read Open by Aggassi, it's a great read. I loved that book.
Tennis is Fun!
Cheers!
I got absolutely killed playing 3.0. as that was the lowest level but most of the guys had been playing for a couple of years. I found that playing in the meetup groups or drop in clinics to have a more chill and fun vibe, plus I didn't have to be on a schedule and was able to play against different players of various skill levels. It took me a couple of years to where I could compete well enough to compete with the guys who were good in high school.
I really enjoyed the process of learning something and having so much fun playing, I really love tennis. I stoppped playing for around 2 years and just getting back into the sport, and it really is a great and fun sport to play and even watch.
I actually took the opportunity to use tennis as an excuse to do some traveling. I attended all 4 major tennis Tourneys my 2nd year playing. I watched the French Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, and Australia. Fun travels.
I've seen guys get really good in a year that played a lot. I think it depends on your personality if you want to be self taught and get great form then definitely find a top tier coach and get lessons early so you don't develop bad habits. If you just want to do it your way then it's ok also. But I think when you play on your own before taking the lessons you will likely develop bad habits so it's likely best to take the lessons right off IMO.
I'm looking forward to the Australia event in January I plan to go. I'm really hoping Federer and Jochavich can get matched up at the Final or Semifinal.
I learned the one handed backhand. that's a very tricky shot to get consistent at. Also, I like watching the players with the one handed backhands play the best. The kick server is a fun shot also. I also love going for a very hard return serveI remember at the meetup group I was trying to kill the serves from all of the players for a few sessions and after studying some vidoes on youtube and being persistent at it, I was getting dialed in and my return serve became pretty dangerous at times
. If you get a chance to read Open by Aggassi, it's a great read. I loved that book.
Tennis is Fun!
Cheers!