Is Your Kid Suitable For Playing Advance Tennis

By Davis Pete


Every parent would like their child to excel in any kind of sport. More so, if you are a tennis playing parent, you would be proud to have a kid who can play well. The key is to not expect too much from your kid when he is playing. Let time take care of his progress.

Tip #1: Playing throwing and catching with foam balls will also you to review your child's ability in ball games. If he shows the ability to be able to hit and catch at a young age, you may try him out at tennis. Moreover, tennis will also further develop his motor skills.

Tip#2: Having the natural ability to run and sprint effortlessly is also key to being a good tennis player. In tennis, one has t move to reach the ball and then to be able to hit it. Therefore, let your child run around and see how his feet moves.

Tip#3: Tennis is all about co-ordination within split seconds with your eyes, hands, legs and body. It is quite amazing that so many senses are used just to hit that yellow ball. If your child can show he can catch or hit a ball when he is three years old, enrol him for tennis.

Tip#4: As the old saying goes, its 80% mental and 20% skill. This always holds true for tennis at the competitive level. A child who has been through the rigors of competitive tennis will have a stronger mind as he has been able to withstand and experience the onslaught and pressure of tennis matchplay.

Tip#5: It is in fact a strong body that will beget a strong mind. When one is physically strong, your mind will be at ease and will allow you to focus better on the match. Proper physical fitness is key to a tennis player's ability to win.

Tip#6: A sound tennis coach acts as a good mentor to the child. The coach must be technically sound as well as emotionally capable to support the tennis kid.

Tip#7: A general rule, is to let your child develop his tennis on his own abilities. You can provide the right environment but you should not push and punish the kid. The parent is there to provide support and not criticise.




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