how does playing tennis benefit people socially, mentally and physically?
453016
yes...physically you have to move, thus burning calories.  Mentally, you'll have to be ready to attack, defend, or play a strategic position in each game, set, and match.  You have to be strong mentally and physically to play against weaker and stronger players (are you prepared to win or lose?) \n\nFinally, socially, tennis is a very up-class-esque sport.  A lot of people do play tennis from every age group, gender, color, and greed.  It's almost a corporate function second to golf.
62266
Yes, it is something that you can learn to play and enjoy regardless of your natural coordination. Your speed of learning will depend on your natural ability and the instructor's ability to teach, along with the time you spend in quality practice and play. There are methods available today that really speed up the process. You also can learn by consulting internet sites that display and describe every stroke in tennis.
62228
Social: to meet new people, perhaps people who have similar skills or skill levels. Humans have a biological and natural tendency to find communities - to build a network for support and survival (information and goods sharing) - and sports is one medium.\n\nMental: physical and mental ties together. Physical activities increase blood circulation, from head to toe, and also requires coordination and reflexes, which are mental projections.
364052
I started playing a little bit around fifth grade, but this year I'm taking the class in high school and I'm on the school team. It's really fun and rewarding... Ever since I started playing more this year, I've gotten a lot more excercise and made a lot more friends! I especially like how it's not a contact sport. And you can play singles or doubles. I like doubles, but only if I like my doubles partner :)
198769
keep playing tennis and still hang with everyone else.  you dont have to give everyone up just cause you like tennis.....odd question easily answered.  maybe theres more to it.....good luck
324950
If possible\n1. Ask your parents to find a coach for you\n2. Do off courts exercises to improve your strength, flexibility, etc.\n3. Watch matches and see how the stars serve\n4. Read advices from websites like www.tennis.com\n5. Keep practising \n6. Avoid injury from over practising\n7. Believe you can serve better
642349
I think most athletes would say that practicing or playing a sport is much more enjoyable because, even as in my case if my favorite team Duke Basketball wins, I will celebrate but when I train to run a mile and work for months, then if I win or even just improve my time, it means so much to me since I have invested much time and effort and have even made sacrifices.\n\nEven people who play casual basketball, baseball, volleyball, or whatever sport they like, feel satisfaction when they see progress in their game from practicing and of course they get fit to a certain extent.\n\nNow some people really love a team.  They do have a lot of fun and make friendships through their love of sports and perhaps they may have more fun than a casual player.\n\nBut there is nothing like becoming a champion and receiving the respect and applause.  Most spectators dream of being the star who they watch or of marrying them perhaps.
73522
Actually tennis is a really fun game to watch if you actually understand the game.  Tennis requires knowledge, athleticness, and many other skills.  Tennis is the best....YEAH!!!! lol
822612
if you've played other sports before, such as golf, baseball, you'll notice that the swinging motions are the same. if you are comfortable with these sports, your tennis swing should come naturally.  Footwork is also a main part of the game.  As long as you have good footwork, can move across the court quickly, it should give you an easier time making the team.  Anyone can play tennis with some dignity if they have a decent swing and footwork.
1132091
Yes it is but do you want to play tennis alone, don;t think so, is better to have someone to bounce the ball back...lol
673299
I dont think too much about, but u should try to remember this 4 lines from the poem "I Have Decided" by Wes Beavis:\n             "I may be a success \n              Or learn from my mess\n\n              I may be applauded \n              Or go unrewarded"\nJust play the game. If u dont win it doesn't matter just think that u got another change to practice your tennis.
517545
1. It keeps people in shape.\n2. It keeps people out of trouble.\n3. It's a great sport for competition.
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DE L'ANCETRE DU TENNIS.LE JEU DE PAUME ON DISAIT TENEZ AVANT DE SERVIR,MAIS LES ANGLIAS EN L'IMPORTANT ONT MODIFIE TENEZ EN TENNIS
559364
Love marriage of course...unless you're such a hopeless case that you can't find a wife otherwise then arranging a marriage with her!And what the hell has that to do with tennis?
88859
I can't answer your question directly, but I can provide you with another interesting bit of information.\n\nThe USTA (United States Tennis Association) has stated in the past that 5 per cent of the US population plays tennis regularly, meaning at least once a week. I feel this figure is both outdated and greatly exaggerated, and is likely to be more in the order of 1 per cent.\n\nSince it's impossible to determine the per cent of the US population that are athletes, it's likewise impossible to answer your question.
49813
I have a different view. Golf, as well as tennis, provides a lifetime of recreational and social opportunities. If you become skilled in golf, it will undoubtedly provide a lifetime of satisfaction as well as numerous social and business contacts. Golf also presents the opportunity to learn a different set of skills. It requires patience, emotional control, an emphasis on sportsmanship, and  the ability to be self-reliant. All of these skills help in other areas of your life, as well as in other sports. You obviously have to decide based on your personal interests and skills, but I would recommend that you strongly consider golf.
869732
this is the best example of sport being mental as well as physical...you maybe suffering from fatigue if you keep working out twice each day...pace yourself a bit more and dont let other people's performances affect the way you think or play...each person has his own way of preparing for games....perhaps his video game playing has improved his responses and coordination on court....perhaps the best suggestion is to be more methodical in your workouts and spend more time on your weaknesses rather than strengths....good luck