From that moment tennis is a serious sport. The first tennis championships
were held in England in 1877. When there were approximately two hundred spectators
at the final. Now that are many more fans. Tennis has become a popular sport
all over the world. You have got very young players to very old players. Everybody
likes tennis and there are many fans that travel to all the tournaments with
the professional tennis players.
Play tennis
In Europe there are many gravel courts. This material is also
called clay. Tennis on clay courts is different and the the balls also bounce
different. Players tend to slide more on these courts. Because the balls travel
somewhat slower rallys tend to be longer. This way you can expect to see long
matches. Professional players play with much topspin to get the opponent out
of position. The grand slam tournament of Paris is held on clay court.
Tennis courts
Many courts in
the US are hard courts. These courts are relatively easy to keep up. Tennisballs
on these courts often travel faster than on other courts. Tennis players have
to adapt to low bounces. Also hard court has one grand slam tournament that
is hed in New York. Tennis can be played outside and inside. Good equipment
like racquets, shoes and clothing are important. Tennis is not really expensive
but it also depends on the quality you want.
Tennis tips
Tennis training
and tennis books can help you improve your tennis game. You have to play with
tactics in mind but your technique is the basis of it all. Many tennis camps
specialize in this and make you a better player. Fitness is also important
for tennis. Many aticles about tennis can be found on internet or in magazines.
Tennis on tv is becoming more and more popular. Tennis can be started at a
young age. Even when you are 80 you still can play tennis. Tennis is a sport
for life!
Tennis specialist
Basic tennis strokes are the forehand, backhand, smash, volley,
lob and dropshot. All the shots can be learned from a professional trainer.
There are many clubs and each club has at least one trainer. At specialized
tennis shops you can buy everything for tennis. Your coach can give you some
tennis tips and advice on choosing the right tennis racquet. Buy at least
two tennis racquets in case your tennis string snaps. Tennis strings can be
replaced by a tennis stringer. There are many kinds of tennis strings.
