When we play tennis for recreation, we tell ourselves that we are playing for exercise and "fun". But if your tennis buddies are like mine, sometimes they can be a little too competitive for their own good.
Now I believe that if we are playing for league practice or for an upcoming tournament, I can see being serious and really trying to focus on being competitive. But when I am out on the courts truly for recreation and fun, I expect to have some laughs and truly enjoy myself.
I hope you have had the pleasure of playing with friends and really hitting a "buffo ball" and having a great belly laugh on the court. There is simply nothing like it! For me, when playing with my tennis girls, we know that having a great time and relaxing during the game is great preparation for future competition.
According to Tennis Daily News, there are 8 great tennis relaxation techniques, and number 4 is "Think positively", always a great technique for tennis!
Another way to stay relax and stay confident on the court is to be aware of the score which can be a challenge if the point is long. Thankfully Score At Hand the tennis racquet score keeper can help you with the tennis score, especially when you are in a competitive match and do not want to make a mistake.
Good luck in your future matches, and I hope you have some tennis where you can really relax and have fun.
