Learning how to play tennis is made difficult by the unique hand-eye coordination that it requires. Most beginning players are quickly frustrated by their inability to produce consistent rallies while they develop the necessary skills.

Students interested in an introduction on how to play tennis need to have a good lesson program to keep them interested. Most often the best program for a beginning player will be a group lesson with three or more players and one instructor.

Identifying a good beginner tennis lesson from a bad one is something that most prospective students will not be able to do. There are however some things that you can look for even as an inexperienced player to quickly identify the value of a lesson program.

A group tennis lesson might range in price from around $5-$25 each lesson. The price is much lower because it is split evenly among the students in a group, which means a larger class will generally cost less. It is important though to remember that a large class can also reduce the quality of instruction that any one individual receives.

Hitting a backhand is similar to hitting a forehand. Most beginners emphasize their forehand stroke which leads to a reliance on the forehand stroke in the future. It is important to practice both strokes at the same time to ensure that your are well rounded when playing tennis.

The two-handed backhand stroke is used for players who want more control and accuracy. Learning the backhand is more difficult than the forehand as the feel of the stroke is less natural than hitting a forehand. There are four basic elements when hitting a backhand; court movement, shoulder turn, strike and follow-through.

Knowing and being where the ball is before the ball hits your side of the court is important as being in the right spot at the right time will increase your chance of hitting an explosive backhand. Make sure that your feet are planted and a shoulder-width apart before the ball lands on your side of the net. Being passive and letting the ball come to you will result in a less powerful stroke.

Learning how to play tennis is all about fundamentals. The backhand is the second most common shot in tennis and should be learned in tandem with the forehand. The process of hitting a backhand is the similar to the forehand stroke. This article will show how to hit a two hand backhand.

The two-handed backhand stroke is used for players who want more control and accuracy. Learning the backhand is more difficult than the forehand as the feel of the stroke is less natural than hitting a forehand. There are four basic elements when hitting a backhand; court movement, shoulder turn, strike and follow-through.

Knowing and being where the ball is before the ball hits your side of the court is important as being in the right spot at the right time will increase your chance of hitting an explosive backhand. Make sure that your feet are planted and a shoulder-width apart before the ball lands on your side of the net. Being passive and letting the ball come to you will result in a less powerful stroke.

The forehand is the shot that most beginners learn first in tennis. The forehand is many tennis players strongest shot. However, I still see a lot of beginning tennis players using the improper form when hitting with their forehand. Improper technique can lead to a plateau in your tennis game. Improper form can also lead to a higher risk of injury (tennis elbow). Using the proper form, grip and stance will increase your performance as well as decrease your chance of injuring yourself.

Using the proper grip is the first step is hitting a forehand. What type of player are you? Do you prefer to put a lot of top spin on the ball? Do you like coming to the net and volleying? There are three mainly used grips in tennis; the eastern, half-western and western. Each grip has its advantages and disadvantages but I prefer to use the eastern. The eastern grip is popular because it’s easy to switch from a forehand grip to a backhand grip as well as a volley grip.