No open courts near your house during the global pandemic? Stuck inside because going out to hit is considered non-essential during this virus? Trust me, I know how ESSENTIAL tennis can be for your heath (both mental and physical)... especially at times like these! Follow some of these quick training guidelines to get you off the couch and away from the TV for a little bit! I promise that watching the news 24/7 is not helping at a time like this.
Above all else, practice hitting! There are plenty of options for you to just get a racquet and a ball in your hand. If you already have, or are in the market for, a red ball mini-tennis net, you have all you need to build a great base or maintain your skills while your stuck on your property. Set it up in the garage, in the driveway, on the sidewalk, or in the grass in your yard! You can't go wrong! Grab a partner and play some mini-tennis with a red foam ball; you'd be amazed at how much this can improve your game. Some of us don't have the means or the desire to go to the nearest Walmart or Dick's Sporting Goods and that doesn't mean you still can't improve your game. Take a walk outside and find a brick or concrete wall and start hitting against it (with the owner's permission of course). If you don't think it will work, just take a look at Roger Federer's training (guess what, he does it too)! Just looking for something quick to do inside and you don't feel like taking your pajamas off? Step in front of the mirror and look at your technique! Need something a little more active? Find any line and do some 30-60 second sets of line jumps! When all else fails, become a student of the game! I know you might have missed watching Indian Wells or you're sad that Wimbledon is getting canceled this year, but hop over to YouTube and watch some great matches! Just take note of player's movement. Try not to watch the ball every point and pick a pro to just watch and see their footwork, recovery, and technique; it might just be game-changing. If you're looking for a good match, I would recommend the 2008 Wimbledon Final! If anything, it will give you your fix for grass court matches in light of the news of Wimbledon today. The next time you think there's nothing to do in your house, just take a few minutes and remember that there's always time to improve your game.
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