If tennis is your passion you'll want to play your best every time you take the court
. To do so, you have to make it your priority. Practice daily and intensely. To be a top player you have make the game your focus.
The first thing you need to do is find a decent court where you can play regularly. The surface and nets should be well-maintained. Look for storage areas where you can store personal items.
Stretch before every practice and game. Use about 15 to warm up and stretch your muscles so that you are ready to play. This will help you to avoid muscle cramping while you're playing and soreness afterward.
When you decide on what you're going to wear to practice make sure it's comfortable as well as attractive. You' feel better and will be able to play your best if your clothes aren't scratchy or ill-fitting. The more comfortable you are the less distracted you will be by your clothes.
Do you practice with a partner? If so, start by volleying at the net. Gradually move to the baseline. As you get warm you should try to make harder shots so that you can improve your reaction time.
Ask a friend to keep score while you play against an opponent. This will help you keep track of your quality of play. Treat tennis practice as you would a game. Play intensely and try your hardest to win. Scrimmages like this will help you get in the winning mindset before a real match.
If you don't have a partner you can still practice effectively. Place orange cones on the opposite side of the court, and then aim your shots to hit the cones. At first you can place them in easy spots to reach. As you continue to practice, move them to more difficult areas.
Another good tip is to use the same tennis racket in the real match as you do in practice. This will aid in your consistency. If you change rackets abruptly it could make you uncomfortable during a real match.
These suggestions should help you get make the most out of your time on the court. If you want to play better there's no substitute for hard work and dedication.