How Long to Get to a 5.0?

[BreakPoint]

Originally Posted by Djokovicfan4life

Bionic poster? So at this point TW is pretty much just making stuff up to keep up with BP.

They've been making stuff up ever since I was the first to make "Hall Of Fame".

[BreakPoint]

Originally Posted by bhupaes

Once you know how to hit the ball, what takes you to 5.0 is... <drum roll>... fitness and athletic ability!

Yeah, but most people who take up tennis never know how to hit the ball no matter how long it takes them.

[PrinceMoron]

Get a 6.0 to hit with and don't pick up the phone if anyone below 5.0 rings asking to play.

[Limpinhitter]

Originally Posted by bhupaes

Once you know how to hit the ball, what takes you to 5.0 is... <drum roll>... fitness and athletic ability!

I think a lot of match play experience is equally important. Without it, most players just aren't going to play their best when it counts.

[PrinceMoron]

Just change the rules and make everyone play with wooden rackets - that will bring a whole bunch of 5.0s down to your level.

[bhupaes]

Originally Posted by BreakPoint

Yeah, but most people who take up tennis never know how to hit the ball no matter how long it takes them.

Ah well, in this case no amount of fitness or speed will help!

Originally Posted by Limpinhitter

I think a lot of match play experience is equally important. Without it, most players just aren't going to play their best when it counts.

Agreed. There are so many things that go into making a 5.0, I feel it's the sports equivalent of getting a college degree!