Hi there, I'm new to the sport and new to the forum.
So I just started playing tennis (I've played 2 times). I can't seem to get enough of it. To be honest I haven't felt that way about a sport ina little while (besides snowboarding).
Well the basics; Age: 22 Sex: Male Heioht: 6'4 Weight: 190lbs
As you can see I'm a pretty tall guy and my reach is incredible (very long limbs which makes finding pants and shirts a pain). I'm not top speed fast, but I get up to speed quickly. I just learned how to over hand serve pretty consitently the last time I went to play. I'm capable now of serving it with some mustard and getting it in the square. I just can't aim it around in the square very well. My forehand surprised me, I have had some really strong shots pracically grazing the net and landing 1-2" within the back line boundary and I think I have an idea of how to do it consistently ( just needs more practice).
My problem right now, is I have a very weak back hand, I can't get much zip on it and I am horribly inaccurate. Tips on how to develp my backhand would be much appreciated as would anyother tips that may help a beginner out. Even links to tutorials would be great.
Right now I want to get on the court at least once or twice a week. I am a security guard for the summer and I bring my racket with me. I can't bang the ball off any thing but I spend my time volleying the ball to myself and practicing putting spins on the ball as I volley.
I feel like I am progressing very quickly considering I'm not taking lessons. But, like anything it is a work in progress and I'll probably hit some plateaus.
Thanks,
Leon
So I just started playing tennis (I've played 2 times). I can't seem to get enough of it. To be honest I haven't felt that way about a sport ina little while (besides snowboarding).
Well the basics; Age: 22 Sex: Male Heioht: 6'4 Weight: 190lbs
As you can see I'm a pretty tall guy and my reach is incredible (very long limbs which makes finding pants and shirts a pain). I'm not top speed fast, but I get up to speed quickly. I just learned how to over hand serve pretty consitently the last time I went to play. I'm capable now of serving it with some mustard and getting it in the square. I just can't aim it around in the square very well. My forehand surprised me, I have had some really strong shots pracically grazing the net and landing 1-2" within the back line boundary and I think I have an idea of how to do it consistently ( just needs more practice).
My problem right now, is I have a very weak back hand, I can't get much zip on it and I am horribly inaccurate. Tips on how to develp my backhand would be much appreciated as would anyother tips that may help a beginner out. Even links to tutorials would be great.
Right now I want to get on the court at least once or twice a week. I am a security guard for the summer and I bring my racket with me. I can't bang the ball off any thing but I spend my time volleying the ball to myself and practicing putting spins on the ball as I volley.
I feel like I am progressing very quickly considering I'm not taking lessons. But, like anything it is a work in progress and I'll probably hit some plateaus.
Thanks,
Leon