from previous page And, I haven’t seen many moms eagerly helping their sons improve their football or baseball skills. On the other hand, tennis is different. Moms and dads can participate equally in the job of providing both on-court help and support for player development, regardless of the level. In tennis, children don’t automatically have a preference for one parent over another when it comes to playing or practicing the sport. In fact, in tennis, the parents provide coaching for everything from life skills, to high-level competition. (Read more about this topic at www.tennisparentcoach.com).
Equipment makes it accessible to everyone Whether it’s a small racquet and lowpressure balls for the beginners or clay courts for older knees and hips, tennis provides a huge variety of equipment and court surfaces for everyone – from 3- to 100-year-olds! Even adults enjoy using
low-pressure balls, like the Pro Penn T.I.P. 2 balls, which allow even the youngest or newest players to more quickly enjoy rallies.
Tennis – for the health of it! As the subhead suggests, no sport offers as many health and fitness benefits as tennis with as much fun. Running and gym workouts are popular, but these forms of exercise can be monotonous, while tennis offers fun, easy exercise. It provides stress relief, improves gross and fine motor control and enhances coordination. Regular play also results in a better immune system and improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Every member of the family can benefit from playing tennis. For an entire list of family health benefits, check out www.tennis-health.com. I think I proved my point. There’s no doubt that tennis is a family sport.
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