First Steps

In addition to the wall and YouTube, do:

  • find partners
    • important to play actual games
    • play against people at your current level or a little better than you
    • join your local league/club
    • join online tennis sites, leagues, ladders
  • learn rules
    • watch some match on TV
    • search “tennis rules” on YouTube
  • practice on the wall
    • serve – the most important shot in tennis
    • forehand – you will use this shot most of the times
    • backend – will be your main weakness if you don’t practice it
  • play real matches
    • you will not get better just by practicing and watching YouTube

Introduction

Tennis is a beautiful game. It is also hard to learn and master.  I started playing tennis at the age of 36. With a little practice and YouTube videos, I have become 4.0 NTRP player, without expensive tennis coaches. On this blog, I will teach you how you can do it. Start with 2 simple things.

Wall is your friend

Find a wall, any wall and practice on it. A lot cheaper than paying for tennis field and tennis coach.

YouTube is your friend

Some of the best coaches (much better that your local coach) are on YouTube. Follow their instruction and progress your tennis game a lot.