By: Omede Odekina
What comes to mind
when you hear these names; Lionel Messi, C. Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, JJ Okocha,
the EPL, Serie A, UEFA? Without a blink we are often quick to identify them
with football. How about Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Lindsay
Davenport, Kim Clijsters, Jelena Janković, the William sisters Venus and
Serena, Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitová, and Victoria Azarenka… US Open,
French Open, Wimbledon championship, Rome Masters and Australian Open? I sense
a lot of people thinking. Well, these are great Lawn Tennis stars and
competitions, players that have graced the courts and won several laurels in
these championships.
when you hear these names; Lionel Messi, C. Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, JJ Okocha,
the EPL, Serie A, UEFA? Without a blink we are often quick to identify them
with football. How about Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Lindsay
Davenport, Kim Clijsters, Jelena Janković, the William sisters Venus and
Serena, Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitová, and Victoria Azarenka… US Open,
French Open, Wimbledon championship, Rome Masters and Australian Open? I sense
a lot of people thinking. Well, these are great Lawn Tennis stars and
competitions, players that have graced the courts and won several laurels in
these championships.
Serena Williams,
one of Lawn Tennis greats, with her strength and character has warmed her way
into the hearts of many lawn tennis followers especially Africans, as she
brings to the game energy, entertainment, fashion & style. She shows how
the sport can be played gracefully.
one of Lawn Tennis greats, with her strength and character has warmed her way
into the hearts of many lawn tennis followers especially Africans, as she
brings to the game energy, entertainment, fashion & style. She shows how
the sport can be played gracefully.
If you really want
to serve and strike the ball like a Serena or a Nadal; we invite you to get
energized to embrace the challenging yet rewarding sport of lawn tennis.
to serve and strike the ball like a Serena or a Nadal; we invite you to get
energized to embrace the challenging yet rewarding sport of lawn tennis.
The warmth of the
culture in tennis world is abundant, so locating tennis players to compete
against, even as staff or neighbours, is virtually guaranteed. There are tennis
courts almost walking distances around your neighbourhood; you can always
locate one either at the stadium, schools, recreation centres, or neighbourhood
parks.
culture in tennis world is abundant, so locating tennis players to compete
against, even as staff or neighbours, is virtually guaranteed. There are tennis
courts almost walking distances around your neighbourhood; you can always
locate one either at the stadium, schools, recreation centres, or neighbourhood
parks.
The social and
networking aspect of the game is awesome; you will find that most athletes that
play tennis are goal oriented individuals who are driven to succeed. This
motivates us, as staff, to develop healthy competition amongst our peers;
ultimately galvanizing into industry competition that will sustain our bank as
a market leader.
networking aspect of the game is awesome; you will find that most athletes that
play tennis are goal oriented individuals who are driven to succeed. This
motivates us, as staff, to develop healthy competition amongst our peers;
ultimately galvanizing into industry competition that will sustain our bank as
a market leader.
The initial goal
is to advance to a level where you can comfortably manoeuvre around the tennis
court with ease and maintain confidence in your game.
is to advance to a level where you can comfortably manoeuvre around the tennis
court with ease and maintain confidence in your game.
Just like a baby,
you have to crawl before you walk, and walk before you run.
you have to crawl before you walk, and walk before you run.
Learning how to
play tennis is all about attitude and commitment; maintaining a positive
attitude, staying focused and most importantly practicing consistently.
play tennis is all about attitude and commitment; maintaining a positive
attitude, staying focused and most importantly practicing consistently.
A tennis match is
a competition played between two, three or four players. The three most common
match competitions played in tennis are Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
a competition played between two, three or four players. The three most common
match competitions played in tennis are Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Kindly ensure you
take the time to stretch out and warm up thoroughly before you start any game
of tennis. This will prevent possible injuries and also give you time to scout
out your competitor’s strengths and weaknesses.
take the time to stretch out and warm up thoroughly before you start any game
of tennis. This will prevent possible injuries and also give you time to scout
out your competitor’s strengths and weaknesses.
A serve initiates
game play. The moment the tennis ball is served, the battle to win the first
point begins. Tennis players return the tennis ball back and forth until the
point is played out.
game play. The moment the tennis ball is served, the battle to win the first
point begins. Tennis players return the tennis ball back and forth until the
point is played out.
The goal is to win
the point by strategic game planning and game play.
the point by strategic game planning and game play.
Tennis games can
last from a few minutes to several minutes depending on how competitive the
players are and how many points are played. It takes a minimum of four points
to play out a game. In order to win a game, you must win by at least two
points.
last from a few minutes to several minutes depending on how competitive the
players are and how many points are played. It takes a minimum of four points
to play out a game. In order to win a game, you must win by at least two
points.
The game of Tennis
will challenge you both physically and mentally especially when you are in the
initial stages of learning how to play tennis. Stay committed, concentrate on
what you are doing and learn at your own speed.
will challenge you both physically and mentally especially when you are in the
initial stages of learning how to play tennis. Stay committed, concentrate on
what you are doing and learn at your own speed.
For a simple
start, you can develop an interest in watching the game of tennis; it’s not all
about the premiership, or NBA. Get interested in World Tennis Association (WTA)
competitions; the US Open, French Open, Wimbledon Championship, Rome Masters
and the Australian Open. Tennis is an intelligent sport. If you desire to win
on the job, at home, or in life; tennis is one sure way to achieve this. Your
family, friends and colleagues can all participate either as players or
spectators; you really have no time lost.
start, you can develop an interest in watching the game of tennis; it’s not all
about the premiership, or NBA. Get interested in World Tennis Association (WTA)
competitions; the US Open, French Open, Wimbledon Championship, Rome Masters
and the Australian Open. Tennis is an intelligent sport. If you desire to win
on the job, at home, or in life; tennis is one sure way to achieve this. Your
family, friends and colleagues can all participate either as players or
spectators; you really have no time lost.
Rather than just
bend it like a Beckham, try also serving like Serena and Nadal; you will be on
a path to achieving a healthy work life balance.
bend it like a Beckham, try also serving like Serena and Nadal; you will be on
a path to achieving a healthy work life balance.
