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Is 13 too late to train for wimbledon?

February 22, 2012 at 6:57 pm · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , ,

Question by Christopher K: Is 13 too late to train for wimbledon?
Right, basically anyone i tells me the same thing : How old do you think nadal and federer were when they first learned how to play tennis and when did they start training seriously: and the smae reply every time is probably when they were about 5
what i want to know is that if 13 is too late an age to start training for wimbledon, weird question but i need some help with this one
thanks

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Answer by Lsjdf
If you have never played tennis in your life, the chances of you going pro are not good.

However, I started playing when I was 13 and I play USTA tournaments year round with good results… (I’m 17 now). Practice a lot and you can get good.

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Part 2: My dad is making me feel bad about playing sports, what do I do?

February 21, 2012 at 1:03 pm · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , , , , ,

Question by thesocialguy: Part 2: My dad is making me feel bad about playing sports, what do I do?
View my previous question (Part 1) at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=Ath4w9.fukH9DCNAhiCLyhkfzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20080527183810AAzifCo .

I’m going into the tenth grade, 15 years old, weigh 98 pounds, and 5 foot 7 inches tall. My dad made me feel bad the other day about playing sports, now I want to show him how interested I am in sports. I like football, softball, tennis, baseball, and badminton. I desire most to play baseball. I am learning how to play tennis and badminton now, but none the rest. I would like advice on how I could gain more weight, exercises to get stronger, get in shape, learn how to play baseball mostly but will take advice on all others, and show my dad that I am really interested in sports now. I will take any advice. Please help me!!!!!!

***Bookmark this question! Part 3 to come next week.***
Also, what are some websites with info on how to play baseball?
I need more info!!!!! Tell your friends to answer my question!! Please and Thanks!!!!

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Answer by Robb D
Eat food more, buy a set of weights, make a schedule with different times to run, swim, bike, whatever you do for exercise. Get a Tee or a Hit-Away to practice your swing. Get some one to hit you groundballs, fly balls, line drives to practice some defense. If you pitch have a catcher set up behind th plate and pitch to him. And you should probably have someone pitch to you as well to work on timing anfd seeing different pitches.

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What are some good teen fitness skills?

February 20, 2012 at 6:52 am · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , , , ,

Question by : What are some good teen fitness skills?
I’m not in very good shape and I’m 13. I try to do 100 jumping jacks when I wake up, but i’d also like to do a lot more. Since summer is coming up, i’ll have more time to exercise and get outside. Is there any good things to do besides jogging a lot and doing sports? I’m learning how to play hockey and tennis this summer. 10 points to best answer and 2 to whoever tries. Thanks!

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Answer by Top Source
“Not in shape” is vague.

It’s good you made the start w/ exercise you do.

Jogging & brisk walking are among the best ways to burn excess bod fat and build aerobic capacity which you will need for hockey & tennis There’s also jump rope.

To build muscle, weight training is best. You could get a pair of free wt dummbells and do many good exercises @ home. Always wear steel-toed footwear around free wts.

& optimize your diet.

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http://www.presidentschallenge.org/challenge/active/index.shtml Scientifically sound fitness programs

http://www.fitness.gov/

http://health.nih.gov/ National Institue of Health’s health info page according to body system/location, & population groups: teens, women, seniors, etc.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/lpirx2.html Diet & exercise. Linus Pauling Institute

http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ConsumerInformation/default.htm

www.latimes.com/health/

www.aolnews.com/2011/02/23/eating-5-burgers-a-week-increases-cancer-risk-british-say/

www.foxnews.com/health/health-centers/index.html

http://content.usatoday.com/topics/site/yourlife/food/diet-nutrition/1

http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/menuplanner/menu.cgi National Institutes of Health, interactive grid for finding how many calories in user-selected food items, snacks or full meals.

http://books.google.com/ebooks?id=Gb7LAjTrC2kC “The Volumetrics Eating Plan: Techniques and Recipes for Feeling Full on Fewer Calories” (Google eBook). Reviews. By Barbara Rolls, PhD, Chair of Nutrition @ Penn St U.

http://www.google.com/search?q=eat+more+weigh+less+ornish&tbs=shop%3A1 Book: “Eat More, Weigh Less,” by Dean Ornish, MD, Professor of Medicine @ U Cal, S.F. Eat more in volume, less in calories, feel satisfied, lose excess body fat.

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Are there any Indoor Tennis Courts in Philadelphia that are open to the public?

February 19, 2012 at 12:54 am · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , , , , , ,

Question by NFS: Are there any Indoor Tennis Courts in Philadelphia that are open to the public?
I was wondering if there are any indoor tennis courts that are open to the public for FREE or for a small fee in Philly. I know where a few close open outdoor ones are, but its cold now.. and i’d rather not learn to play outside…

Im getting professional lessons over the summer, but my friend is going to help me asap..
Thanks,
I LOVE you for the help,
Ninqi

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Answer by deemark
Arthur Ash tennis on 4842 Ridge Ave

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Can I be good at tennis still?

February 17, 2012 at 6:55 pm · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , ,

Question by somone s: Can I be good at tennis still?
So I haven’t played tennis much in my life but in April I got myself a trainer and he tought me some stuff but I was only with him for like 4 one hour sessions. However I did learn the hits I need to know I just need to practice them. I am planning on getting a trainer and doing it twice a week with him for 1 hour. I am going into my freshman year and I want to play good when tennis starts in March. Can I still be a pretty good player?

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Answer by The Master of Ballantrae
Depends how good you want to be. If you want to be a competent social player, get in as much practice as you can. If you want to compete at club level, you will need to put in a lot more practice, and if you want to be a professional, then dedicate your life. Two hours a week simply isn’t enough to make you anything but a decent social player.

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im a newbie in tennis does anyone have any good tips?

February 16, 2012 at 12:53 pm · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , , , ,

Question by Burn Notice: im a newbie in tennis does anyone have any good tips?
well in the past week i learned game play and how to serve
my serves arent always that good and i definately need to learn how to return the ball without sending them sky high and landing out, does anyone have any tips on
1.)how to serve
2.)how to back hand
3.)how to return
4.)anything you’d like to add

thank alot

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Answer by The One Wit Da Answers
it’ll be good to master the backspin shot…i mastered it in a day its not that hard.vote me as best answer and ill teach u

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Is there a good way to relieve joint pains other than aspirin?

February 15, 2012 at 6:57 am · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , , , , , ,

Question by nilesperu: Is there a good way to relieve joint pains other than aspirin?
I used to get pains in my elbow and shoulder when playing tennis, and I learned to manage them. In the last few years I am starting to get pains in a knee and a foot. I am concerned that it will get worse. Anybody have anything good to tell me about it?

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Answer by dcrc93
alieve and many other over the counter pills

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How much would a tennis racequet cost?

February 14, 2012 at 12:53 am · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , , , ,

Question by Kc: How much would a tennis racequet cost?
i want 2 start learning how to play, and i need 2 get one, how much would one cost? I dont need a super good one. i dont have any experience with tennis.

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Answer by Dunk
http://www.dunk-discount.com

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I want to take Tennis lessons..?

February 12, 2012 at 6:58 pm · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , , ,

Question by Natalie: I want to take Tennis lessons..?
So i’ve become more interested in tennis & i want to start tennis lessons this summer,
if you play tennis what is the cost for lessons?
is there more people in your lesson or just you and the teacher?
when did you start? how long does it take to learn tennis? is it hard?
do you have to have alot of muscle ? or be really fit?
if so, how do you train to be fit to play tennis?

Alot of questions, i know,
but if you can answers these & give me more tips for tennis
THANKS :)
Natalie.

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Answer by emmett’s girl :)
ok, so rates usually depend, but for where I go it’s $ 50 per hour for a private lesson and $ 25 for a semi private. i’d recommend taking a private lesson along with a clinic(clinics range in terms of how many people there are, but there’s usually at least 5). in your private lesson the teacher will focus on improving your stokes and everything, and clinics will be a good place to practice and play against other people. tennis is harder than it looks, but once you start taking lessons you’ll improve dramatically! in the beginning, you don’t need a lot of muscle b/c you’ll be focused more on actually hitting the ball over the net rather than slamming in a winner, but once you start getting good (2-3 years), muscle and fitness will start becoming important.

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I need to learn Tennis really fast… help?!?

February 11, 2012 at 1:00 pm · Filed under Learning To Play Tennis ·Tagged , , , , ,

Question by NaruHina01: I need to learn Tennis really fast… help?!?
Okay, I want to try Tennis at my high school to meet people, and because I love the sport. I played it in 6th grade ,but that was 3 years ago…… The coach said I need to know how to play Tennis. But I forgot, Help Me.

I Need TIPS!!

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Answer by Nerissa
first thing you need to do is find a place where you can play tennis.
you know experience really is a good teacher.you have played it when you where still a 6th grader so when you actually play it you can remember the sport. you can ask somebody who knows tennis to refresh the mechanics and rules of tennis..

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