Originally Posted by
PatrickTennis
Research has shown that tennis is one of the healthiest, least injurious sports youngsters can play. It is lifetime sport. It builds self-confidence and self-esteem. It teaches self-discipline, self-reliance and respect for others. But, above all, it provides a good way of performing physical exercise whilst having fun. It provides a sporting activity that can be played for life. It can be played and is played by many people from age 6 to 90. It has many benefits from a physical and mental standpoint. On the physical side, it helps to build aerobic fitness, speed, co-ordination/agility and upper and lower body strength. From a psychological point of view it teaches many vital lessons for life.· Ability to deal with adversity/stress· Importance of discipline/work ethic· Ability to win with grace/lose with honour· How to problem solve· Importance of sportsmanship/fair play· How to develop independence/accept responsibility for actions.· Importance of team work (doubles)· The social/interaction skills necessary for life.