Get out there and play!

Dear Reader,

Our time together has come to an end.  We have experienced a lot together. We've discussed the history of tennis. We've learned the rules and basics of a tennis match. We've got the techniques of serving, forehand and backhand down. Now it's time for you to take what you've (hopefully) learned and try out your skills.

            Everyone has to start somewhere, so don’t give up if you aren’t the greatest the first time you pick up a racket. The pros we see on TV started at young ages, and have played for years. Don’t compare yourselves to them! And remember even they have bad days.  Don't worry if you  don't catch onto everything right away. If you keep playing things will come naturally, you'll learn the easiest way for you to hit, and what your strengths and weaknesses are.

            Tennis can be difficult and a bit frustrating, but don’t give up! Practice makes perfect and tennis is a game that you can play all your life.

ALL YOUR LIFE!

          Once you’ve played, you’ll never give it up!  “Tennis is an addiction that once it has truly hooked a man will not let him go”, Russell Lynes.

            But if you try out the game and decide it’s not for you, at least now you’ll be able to understand what’s happening when your watching a match on TV.  I hope you learned something from this tennis blog and I hope you enjoy tennis as much as I do. In fact, I love it so much, I’m going to go play…. Right now! Have a good day and remember: tennis is amazing!    

Sincerely, Whitney

Oh... if you're interested here are some of the best and worst moments in tennis history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQxIEXFIkd4, (Sorry I can't get the video but here's the link)

quote from http://www.quotegarden.com/tennis.html. Many great quotes from this website.