Going Too Hard On The Court - Euro School Of Tennis

Tennis builds a lot of stamina and hand-eye coordination. But just like any other sport, it may come with minor injuries. Every dedicated tennis player is at risk of some minor tennis injuries that they should be completely aware of. To avoid injuries within youth tennis players, children should use suitable equipment for their age, size, and skill level.

The most common tennis injury is  a sprained ankle or any other lower limb. These certain injuries are caused by the constant sprinting, stopping, and pivoting nature of tennis. As a tennis player, your feet are in constant and frequent motion. To avoid lower limb injuries, you should practice proper footwork and always be aware of your next stance. Another common injury would be “tennis elbow” or any other upper limbs. Tennis elbow is caused by high-velocity and repetitive arm movements. 

Straining your muscles is also a very common injury with tennis players. Muscle straining usually occurs when you make quick or sudden moves on the court. Proper stretching and a good warm-up helps prevent these muscle strains and builds a good stamina for your day on the court. Warming up is essential for all tennis players and an ideal player should always have a warm up in their daily routine. 

Also, never overwork yourself. As a tennis player, you should always know your limit. Your body can only take so much. Have the proper and most effective time for tennis practice, then take a break, and if your body is rested continue to go on with practice. Remember to always warm up, stretch, and cool down prior to practice or a match. Good technique and practice will help prevent injury. Remember to have a variety of tennis techniques during practice so you do not strain certain limbs consecutively. 

Proper tennis wear is extremely vital. You should always wear comfortable shoes to avoid injury or soreness in your toes. “Tennis toe” occurs often when your toes are jammed into your shoes during certain footwork and drills. Ankle sprains can occur often, as well.  Make sure to always wear shoes that you feel comfortable playing in for hours. Certain shoes are specifically built for tennis players. Also, proper tennis outfits are key. Wear something light and comfortable. Tennis is an outdoor sport, so you shouldn’t wear clothes that bring you down or effect your performance. 

To attempt to avoid these certain injuries, a tennis player should always ask a tennis professional for proper foot ware, tennis techniques, and equipment. Also, check your playing surrounding and make sure your environment is in good condition and free of any hazards to your performance. Weather is also a factor in your tennis experience. Extreme weather conditions can in fact hurt your tennis performance. Good technique and training from a tennis professional will help you better your tennis performance.  

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The Value of Sportsmanship

A true team player cherishes sportsmanship. Playing fair, following the rules of the game, respecting the judgment, and most importantly treating opponents with respect is what good sportsmanship entails. Some say it is the “golden rule” of every single sport. It falls under the saying, “treat others the way you want to be treated”. The art if sportsmanship is to play clean and maintain a good, positive attitude. A team player who values sportsmanship will handle victory and loss with dignity and respect. 

The epitome of a true winner does not revolve around the score on the scoreboard, but rather how that team player reacts to that win or loss. Handling both victory and defeat shows the true colors of a player of any sport. By valuing sportsmanship, you are not only showing respect for yourself, but for your teammates and opponents, as well. That respect also travels to your coaches, referees, judges, audience, and the sport itself. 

Sportsmanship is not only an action, but an attitude. It goes further than the team player, it is relevant to any individual that affiliated with that specific game. Sportsmanship is easily influenced and can bring positive attitudes out of the most somber losses. Win or lose, sportsmanship is what keeps a player motivated to achieve bigger, play harder, and keep the love for your sport alive. 

After huge games, opponents should always shake hands and take that loss or win like a champion. Taunting, trash-talking, and gloating portrays such a negative light on that sport and the team you represent. Your actions and words not only affect you, but also your team. One individual player is a reflection of your team. Part of being a champion is accepting defeat at times, but taking those defeats and making a better come back as a stronger, motivated team.