Is it better to start tennis at young age(4-7) or later(13-20's)??

Question

i want to know is the path to number 1 best if your start at a really young age or in your teens? i believe that starting in teens are better because you are more concentrated, discipline, and grab things easier...is there a tennis player who is ranked top tens that started out late??

i started playing at 14..2 months into the sport now

Answer 1

there are several advantages to starting early or late... If you start earlier, then you get more experience and learn things quicker. When you are in your teens, you are more disciplined and start out easier. But sometimes if you start out really little, you become tired of the sport and want to quit, but there are some people like andre agassi, roger federer, pete sampras, all started at very early years and all became top ranked players.  

Answer 2

You're a fool if you think that.  The only way that starting early is a bad thing is if you don't know what you're doing and your form and shots are wrong.  Later, then your 12-13-14 all that you're gonna know how to do is hit the ball the wrong way with the wrong form.

However, if you start early and you get lessons and a private coach then you're going to become an excellent tennis player.  Take Roger and Nadal, for example.  They all started when they were 6 and under.  

Sure, it happens that a guy starts late and turns pro but that's a different case.

Its better to start early and have a good coach then start late.

Answer 3

it's better to star at young age 4-7

Answer 4

People definatley get an advantage when they start early.

Answer 5

i dont think it matters. as long as you start off doing it right. if you start off doing shots wrong or have a poor technique something..its hard to break that habit especially when your so used to it.

Answer 6

more around 9 year sof age

Answer 7

It's better to start early. Have you ever heard of Andre Agassi? His dad started training him in tennis as soon as he could walk and I think went pro around 16 (I heard his dad even gave him a paddle and hung a ball over the crib). Besides, if we go by your logic, starting young will give you a background in the sport, which will prepare you for when you're concentrated and disciplined as a teenager.

Answer 8

at 7

Answer 9

It actually doesn't matter as much, all that matters is your dedication and discipline. I mean, if you started very early but didn't take it seriously  will/might be worse than a person who recently started but trains with dedication. Right?