Nachshon Draiman on Tennis

This is Nachshon Draiman to discuss some basic tips on how to improve your game. Tennis has become a very popular sport that enthusiasts would always like the opportunity to play or make some drills as often as they can. Thousands of beginners often ask tennis experts how to improve their game. The following are basic tips that will help beginners and professionals alike to excel in their game.

Nachshon's Ideas to Improve Your Game

• Acquire the proper tennis clothing that will be comfortable for you during the game. Having uncomfortable clothing will distract your mind off your game. Choose gear that will look good on you as well, and this includes tennis accessories.
• Always stay relaxed and calm during the game. Shake your arms and legs to loosen up. Staying relaxed will also let you enjoy the game more.
• Understand the psychological part of the game. Do no let pressure and frustration get to you and stay focused on the game.
• Keep your footwork active at all times. A great technique is to side step to the center of the court after each stroke.
• Learn from your mistakes and analyze your game after a match.
• Try to record your match so you can review it later. Keep track of your hits and your misses.
• Condition yourself and work on motor skills such as strength, power, speed and reaction.
• Run several times a week to improve your conditioning and your stamina. The number one enemy of a tennis player is not the person on the other side of the court but fatigue.

Nachshon's List of Things to Avoid to Improve Your Game

• While on the court, do not focus on anything else except tennis.
• Avoid over-thinking your moves during the game. Respond rapidly and instantaneously. Over-thinking will only lead to disappointment.
• Do not forget to do some stretching before a game to avoid any injury.
• A tennis match is long. Do not give 100 percent of your power during the first few serves. You will run out as the game progress.
• Do not worry about the skills of your opponent. Do not forget to treat all opponents to have the same skills as you while on court. Focusing too much on their abilities will lose you the game.
• Do not rely on your coach 100 percent all the time. Believe in your own abilities and remember that you are the one handling the racket.

Following these simple yet informative guidelines can point you on the road to improving your tennis game.

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