Improving a Game of Tennis

By Kirk Fisher, Louisiana

Introduction

An experienced business executive based in Louisiana, Kirk Fisher instructs MBA students in the E.J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University. His classes focus on operations management and management consulting, two fields with which Kirk Fisher has hands-on experience as a business professional. In addition to his career, Mr. Fisher enjoys a host of hobbies and interests, including tennis.

Tennis is a sport that provides equal mental and physical challenges throughout the game.

Tennis

The sport calls for attention to a range of techniques, like executing footwork, holding and swinging the racket properly, serving, and maintaining a good depth when returning the ball to the opponent's side of the court.

Simple drills can be performed regularly to enable a more solid tennis game and improve endurance on the court. For instance, players can work on their forehand and backhand swings to ensure accuracy during an actual game by having a partner or coach toss or hit balls to them at waist height, which helps to work on ground strokes.

Conclusion

Having numerous balls sent over the net in succession can reinforce proper grip on the racquet, correct footwork, and train the player to anticipate the ball's speed and how to direct it to the desired point on the opponent's court during a return.