Why enroll your child in tennis? There are many reasons. At the “Match’n play” tennis school as the main one we like to point out that tennis is not just a sport that, with the help of our coaches, makes your child a top competitor or recreational tennis player but also a sport that shapes children into healthy, strong and determined people that possess iron will.
From the moment he first steps on the tennis court, grabs a racket and serves, the child begins to exercise bigger and smaller muscle groups, flexibility, reflexes, coordination of movements, maintenance of balance, mobility and speed of movement. In 10 seconds of a tennis game, a child can change the direction of movement from four to as many as eight times. It has been scientifically proven that regular tennis training strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis, a progressive loss of bone mass later in life.
By training tennis, your child’s health gradually and significantly improves. Immune system strengthens because of tennis, so the child is more resistant to diseases. As it is a very dynamic sport, tennis has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system – the health of the heart, lungs and bloodstream, and burns more calories than cycling, rollerblading or aerobics. After playing tennis, your child will have a solid and quality sleep.
During a tennis match, the child learns to control emotions and strengthens mental abilities, such as concentration, because the game requires tactical thinking at every step. Strategies used in tennis for anticipating the opponent’s moves and adequately and timely reacting to sudden bad situations undoubtedly prepare the child for the future challenges of everyday life.
By training regularly, the child strengthens his will, gains discipline, learns about fairness, honesty, responsibilities, conflict resolution and sporting behavior in case of victory or defeat. Research has also shown that tennis players are full of energy, optimism and self-esteem and that they rarely have problems with depression, anxiety, tension or anger.
Although tennis is primarily seen as an individual sport, it is not quite so. The most popular example of nurturing team spirit and teamwork in tennis are doubles, and we should not neglect the feeling of togetherness that comes with playing for a club or even a country. In addition, tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed by a whole the family.
By attending tennis school, children make new friends and nurture good and healthy relationships with peers. It is also very important to mention the fact that children who play tennis achieve better results in school, they fulfill their tasks on time and get better grades.
The best time for a child to enter tennis is from the age of six to eight, because he should start competing from the age of ten. If your child is older, and you are not sure whether to enroll him in tennis school, do not hesitate. At “Match’n play” tennis club, your child will surely become a great recreational player.
We guarantee you – in our tennis school, your child will grow into a top athlete and a good person.
