Tom Davies - getting kids into tennis
Thu 28th May 2015
- Start playing. Children from the age of 3 1/2 can start to play tennis. Starting good coaching from a young age is great for developing the right technique early on.
- Don't waste money on equipment. When children are new to a sport, all they really need to be equipped with is the right attitude. At the tennis club, we provide all the equipment as part of our coaching.
- Be on the ball. Start young children off playing with larger tennis balls on smaller courts. This is great for getting the hang of things.
- Complementary exercise. Other exercise which focuses on leg and core strength, flexibility and mobility is all great for tennis practice.
- Always stretch. Before and after exercise. Stretches reduces the risk of injury, and speeds up recovery time.
- Enjoy yourself. Tennis is a great competitive sport, but it's important to have fun.
- Have the right approach. A healthy sporting attitude goes a long way.
- Never give up. There'll always be another challenge around the corner. Be ready to face it.
- Stay hydrated. Especially when playing outdoors in summer, keep your hydration levels topped up at all times.
- Healthy diet. A good, balanced diet isn't just great for health, it's key for being mentally and physically prepared too.
