As many of you know, I play tennis and rap. They are two of my favorite things to do when I have free time. In this article, I will give some tips on how to be a successful tennis player and rapper. I will also talk about my personal experience with both.
I started playing tennis at a young age. It is something I have always been passionate about. Even though I no longer play for a team or play competitively, I still enjoy playing for fun. When I was about six or seven, I learned how to play tennis from my two cousins who used to have a court in their backyard, as you may recall me talking about in my tennis story. I really liked it, but I started exploring other sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer and track. After trying out all those sports, I started thinking about going back to play tennis. In my freshman year of high school, I started taking lessons at a tennis club to refresh my skills. That was the same year I went out for the team and made it. I started playing competitively in high school and at the tennis club. Although it was rough at first, I was very determined and before I knew it, I was playing singles matches. As promised, here are some tips to help you succeed on the court.
1) Always maintain a positive attitude, it is very important because you will feel more confident about the way you play your game.
2) Take some group or private lessons so you can learn from a professional. Most instructors at tennis clubs are USTA Pros, meaning they are licensed and have the right credentials. Group lessons are cheaper because each person is paying for the instructor. Private lessons are more expensive because it is just you and the instructor. Group lessons are a great way to meet new people! Private lessons are dedicated to just you and only you. Personally, I believe both are just as good. But, from my experience, I always took group lessons since they are cheaper.
3) Practice serving as much as you can. This will help you develop a strong serve in a match.
4) Play with a friend or family member as much as you can. It is a great way to stay in shape and on top of your game!
5) Practice everything as much as possible, as the old saying goes, "Practice makes perfect!"
6)Make sure you take good care of all your equipment from your sneakers and racquets to the tennis balls. From personal experience, older equipment doesn't perform as well as brand new or fairly new equipment.
7) And lastly, and most importantly, have fun!
Check out part two about rapping next!
