tennis?…………..?

Amanda: tennis?…………..?
im 15 years old and i quit doing tennis classes about 2 years ago so ive only played a little since then but i want to be a pro tennis player so what would i have to do to be that? and could someone please make a schedule up to tell me how much i would have to be playing tennis and what i would need to do everyday? plus i dont live near a tennis court so i cant go everyday…i could go maybe 2 or 3 times a week….

any help would be great!!!
before i quit lessons i played for about 5 years
what sport wouldnt i need a coach for?

Answers and Views:

Answer by ocbglac
ur not goin pro

Answer by Tennis Star
I started last year when i was 15, as a freshmen in high school. After the Season, i knew i wanted to be a professional tennis player. I had some natural talent too, i ended up winning conference. I havent even been playing a year yet, but im working on becoming a pro.

The Thing is, you have to be more dedicated than you think. You need to play everyday, you need to practice everyday. You need to research form, tactics. You need to train your body, train your mental aspects of the game. You need to improve hand eye coordination, reaction time, footwork….

In the summer i played every day for 2 and a half hours on avg. Still, i did not improve as much as i hoped, and if i waste this summer like i did last summer, then i will surely not become pro. The thing is, i just spent the summer playing, not practicing to get better. Make sure you focus on getting better.

I Saved up my money for a tennis ball machine and bought one. In the summer i plan using this everyday. Still, i dont know if this is enough to become pro.

But i will try no matter what, and if i cant get pro, then maybe my son will, maybe i will become a tennis coach, and maybe i can coach a pro. But Pro or not, Tennis will be in life, and i will try as hard as i can to achieve my goal, as you should too.

However, i dont see this happening for you, because you cacn only play 2 or 3 times a week. You’ll need to play everyday if you want to go pro from 15. If its within 10 miles bike there, bike there, if not, try to practice without one. But still, dont give up, you may end up a coach or something.

Answer by JOJO
Well the odds are kind of against you…most if not all upcoming pros play every single day for many hours. The best thing I can tell you to do is get back in lessons, play for your school tennis team, read up on nutrition and fitness, and as lame as it may sound… NEVER GIVE UP! :] oh yeah and believe in yourself too haha!

Answer by Tennischick111
you need to practice and also play in USTA tournaments.

i thought i wanted to go pro, too. i spent a year down at Bolletteri’s last year. but now im back home and going to private school, because i realized that i needed an education. however, tennis will always be a big part of my life. i’m still practicing 3 times a week and playing tournaments on weekends.

i’ve improved a lot by playing in tournaments. they really boost ur game. the more experience playing matches, the better.

Answer by Joel M
Well your 15, so you have plenty of time to practice, and if you don’t have a tennis court near you, play tennis in your backyard against a wall it’s almost like playing a real person, but as far as playing as a pro my fist step would be to get in a local tournament were you can be spotted by a scout as long as your good, then the scout will take it from there.

Answer by Tyler
Well the odds are kind of against you

Answer by Supermom
if you’re serious about tennis, the first thing you need is a coach who will help you achieve your goals. Tennis is a sport that is played by many but mastered by few. If you don’t have a sharp coach you can develop some really bad habits that will eventually hold you back. Also, 90% of every tennis match is played in the MIND, so you absolutely need to understand how to play the percentages and how to approach each point/situation. This is not something that you can figure out yourself, but something that a good coach can teach. It’s like trying to be a chess master, but not learning about strategy and trying to figure it out on your own.

You can spend a million hours doing tennis “workouts,” but without guidance, frankly it will be nothing but wasted time.

that being said, the answer to your question is to play EVERYONE you can, all the time. Play the old guys/gals that hang out at the courts. Play the young hotshots. Sign up for as many tourneys as possible. Learn from every loss and get better. Play. play. play.