If you child is good at tennis, do not be overly anxious over his performance. Let time and his own physical and mental development take care and form his tennis playing career. If he is good, some how things will fall into place.
Tip No 1: Try out your child by playing light balls or balloons with him or her. If he displays an ability to hit the balloons at a very young age, he shows the potential to have good hands for tennis. The ability to have good coordination is key as well.
Tip#2: Having the natural ability to run and sprint effortlessly is also key to being a good tennis player. In tennis, one has t move to reach the ball and then to be able to hit it. Therefore, let your child run around and see how his feet moves.
Tip#3: A good hand to eye cor-ordination is crucial to all good tennis players. The natural ability to hit the ball with power and control is only found in the few, You can always try to train your child by throwing and rolling balls at him. Letting him hit the ball with a racket or a bat may be a good way to practice at the toddler age.
Tip#4: As the old saying goes, its 80% mental and 20% skill. This always holds true for tennis at the competitive level. A child who has been through the rigors of competitive tennis will have a stronger mind as he has been able to withstand and experience the onslaught and pressure of tennis matchplay.
Tip#5: It is in fact a strong body that will beget a strong mind. When one is physically strong, your mind will be at ease and will allow you to focus better on the match. Proper physical fitness is key to a tennis player's ability to win.
Tip#6: The choice of a sound tennis coaching facility and coach are equally important. A good start to the game will ensure the child gets the proper technical and tactical guidance at an early age. This is important as he is able to develop faster than the rest. Do ask around the tennis fraternity as to where good coaching is. There is a certain to chart for your child should you wish to use tennis as a means of getting to Secondary One in Singapore via the DSA route.
Tip#7: Be a friend to your tennis playing kid. Do not punish and berate him on his tennis. There is enough pressure on the poor kid coming from the matches. He does not need more from his parents. Be a parent, not a coach.
Tip No 1: Try out your child by playing light balls or balloons with him or her. If he displays an ability to hit the balloons at a very young age, he shows the potential to have good hands for tennis. The ability to have good coordination is key as well.
Tip#2: Having the natural ability to run and sprint effortlessly is also key to being a good tennis player. In tennis, one has t move to reach the ball and then to be able to hit it. Therefore, let your child run around and see how his feet moves.
Tip#3: A good hand to eye cor-ordination is crucial to all good tennis players. The natural ability to hit the ball with power and control is only found in the few, You can always try to train your child by throwing and rolling balls at him. Letting him hit the ball with a racket or a bat may be a good way to practice at the toddler age.
Tip#4: As the old saying goes, its 80% mental and 20% skill. This always holds true for tennis at the competitive level. A child who has been through the rigors of competitive tennis will have a stronger mind as he has been able to withstand and experience the onslaught and pressure of tennis matchplay.
Tip#5: It is in fact a strong body that will beget a strong mind. When one is physically strong, your mind will be at ease and will allow you to focus better on the match. Proper physical fitness is key to a tennis player's ability to win.
Tip#6: The choice of a sound tennis coaching facility and coach are equally important. A good start to the game will ensure the child gets the proper technical and tactical guidance at an early age. This is important as he is able to develop faster than the rest. Do ask around the tennis fraternity as to where good coaching is. There is a certain to chart for your child should you wish to use tennis as a means of getting to Secondary One in Singapore via the DSA route.
Tip#7: Be a friend to your tennis playing kid. Do not punish and berate him on his tennis. There is enough pressure on the poor kid coming from the matches. He does not need more from his parents. Be a parent, not a coach.
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