WHY PLAYING TENNIS ?

 

Firstly, tennis is a game which creates relationships between people. 2 people, in the case of singles and 4 people when playing doubles. 

As a game it is entertaining, as the ball must land within a defined area after passing above an obstacle (the net) while also attempting to leave the opponent a difficult shot. So a friendly game is an opportunity to share ideas about tactics amongst friends.

Tennis allows for a wide range of strategies to be employed, forcing the opponent into unfavourable positions on the court :

• Length of shot.

• Direction of shot.

• Height of shot.

• Ball speed.

• Various spin shots.

• Player positioning on the court.

• Dummies (attempts to deceive the opponent).

Enjoyment of the game increases along with technical mastery, as the player has more options open in terms of exploitation of the playing area and a wider range of shot choices. 

In Vietnam tennis is played outdoor. We all know how good outdoor sports are for personal well being.

In sum, tennis is an excellent way to develop numerous different abilities :

• Concentration : Awareness of the present.

• Ability to analyse the balance of power during play.

• Coordination : Ability to complete complex movements under time pressure.

• Appreciation of trajectory : Ability to determine the trajectory of a ball and to adapt movements to the passage of the ball.

• Power : Ability to move bodyweight at maximum speed.

• Speed of execution : Ability to complete discreet movements within the time parameters.

• Balance : Ability to reposition after a sprint, during and after a shot while maintaining precision of movement.

• Speed endurance : Ability to repeat intense efforts, with short pauses permitting recuperation.

• Self awareness : Ability to personalise your own game by integrating strengths and weaknesses as skill levels improve.

• Competitiveness : Ability to maintain concentration levels for the duration of a game, in spite of frequent breaks in play, and to execute a game plan while giving it everything and believing in the chances of winning.

• Fair play : Ability to respect the opponent as an individual, to recognise skilled play without experiencing frustration and to congratulate when appropriate. To demonstrate honesty on line calls in the absence of an umpire and to play in an atmosphere of confidence and respect, prioritising sportsmanship over victory.

• Endurance : A good level of general endurance permits effective recuperation between points, and between matches for those who compete. However, this is not the most desirable capacity of a tennis player.