How to be a tennis pro tennis player?

Question

I love tennis and my goal is to become a pro tennis player. Although there are not many places to practice. Or all the programs are too expensive. How am I going to be able to accomplish my goal if I don't know where to get started?

Answer 1

You have to make tennis your everything and be ready to give up other hobbies, sports and activities... And if you can't afford a good program, you'll have to look very hard for anyone who will teach you well, plus you'll have to try to get into a college that is either a D1 or D2 school...

Good luck!

Answer 2

To be honest, everybody can turn 'pro'. You need to clarify your definition of 'pro'. If that definition is being top 10, well then, I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but you most definitely have your work cut out for you. For every person in the top 50, there are at least 1000 guys who haven't made it. You have to eat, sleep, and breathe tennis. You also haven't specified your age. Trends have shown, that if you haven't cracked the top 50 by age 19-20, your chances of making it big are extremely slim. I know there are exceptions, but those are pretty extreme cases. But back to your question about turning pro, well I'm assuming you're a junior. Assuming you're half decent as it is, you're going to need to spend at least 5 hrs on court everyday, followed by 2 hrs of strength/stamina training. You'll also need to start competing, if you haven't already, get into the nationals, and super nationals. If you're comfortable there, try the ITF junior circuit, after that, its the Challenger Circuit, in which you will be able to collect prize money (considered 'pro').

best of luck

Answer 3

You don't need to go to expensive tennis camps to become a pro tennis player, but you need to have somebody to play against.  You will need a couple of other motivated players to reach your dreams.  Make sure your practices are intense and efficient.  Actual court time should be between an hour and a half to two hours.  Always practice at a pace at which you can hit twenty balls in a row.  You want rallies long so your mind and body can build endurance.  As you improve you can add power.  Too many players drill very sloppy and just try to smack the ball.  That's your practice.  You'll also need lessons of some sort.  Once a week is ideal.  Make sure you find a good coach who is committed to your improvement and not just your dollar.  If you can't afford private coaching, seek out a good player in your community and see if they will mentor you.  Many good players (ex collegiate players) are more than willing to share their knowledge as long as you are respectful and hard working.  The last thing you need is match play because this is where you learn how to win and where you measure your improvement.  Tournaments are great, but can be expensive when traveling is involved.  Always aim for the top when you play and don't be content just to be able to compete.  It's possible to get by without tournaments, but you'll need to spend some time on the phone seeking out competitive matches.  The states with the best competition are in the south with California, Florida, and Texas usually having the strongest players to compete against.

Last thing - Always have a racket in your hand.  Practice volleys against a wall.  Your hands are the source of touch and feel for the ball and need to be trained.  

Answer 4

just one spot is enough. Challenge any player who is there. To gain more experience you got to beat anyone who is in your way. Destroy them all. You can also practice on a side of a building to, hit the ball against the wall. You can also practice at home, Use your tennis cover to cover your tennis racket and practice stroking you will feel it heavier. Another thing you can also do is buy a tennis ball with a string attach to it to practice in your driveway or some other place.

Answer 5

Definitely lessons are expensive, but hey you and I share the same goal I'm going into 8th grade, and this will be my second year playing. What I recomend for you is well make sure that your always running, make sure you do sprints, and long distance practice. Also make sure that you are eating healthy! Get lots of sleep. Trust me, I went to a camp and this guy a freind of my coaches was a pro. He said he didn't have any help, and I believed him cause even my coach said it. Oh but sorry for getting off topic. You need to just you know work on everything eat, sleep, train in running, strengthen your muscles. and of course work on your game. Lets wish eachother luck in acclomplishing our dreams! hope this helped you out!