Why Tennis: Tennis Tips for Young Competitors and Their Parents

Publisher Marketing: The first chapter to read in the book is about Court Etiquette (Manners). This is probably the largest cause of problems for beginning players. The best way to upset other tennis players is to exhibit bad manners on the or about the court and these are the people who can help you with your game. Most books on tennis are about drills or "my life" as a pro. Why Tennis is about how to successfully navigate a path to a life of tennis that both the child and parent can enjoy. I have attempted to impart what I feel are the real life challenges for parents and youths to getting started in the tennis world from the parents point of view. There are also tips for "Tweakers" - who are not sure how or what to tweak. Tennis is truly an international sport that is not only played (at a high level) in the industrialized countries but also in the third world and impoverished countries. It offers inter-racial and inter-gender competition and companionship. Inside Why Tennis you will learn: - how to get started - where to get help - what type of racquet do you need - what type of shoes do you need - do you need to join a club - when should you start - how to act on a tennis court - how to get better - how much is it going to cost Tennis now offers a path to riches for men, women, boys and girls of all ages. Tennis is a sport you can play with just one arm or even in a wheel chair. It is a sport you can play from age 4 till you can't pick up the racquet any longer. --- What's not to love about Tennis!