What should I expect at tennis tryouts?

What should I expect at tennis tryouts?

Expect to work hard. You will be asked to perform all physical testing and drills at full speed. You should run when getting tennis balls, when moving from drill to drill and when going to and from water breaks. You will not sit down during tryouts, except during water breaks.

How do tennis tryouts work?

The tryouts will probably consist of the coach watching you rally with the other potential players while he takes notes. Then he may put together a round robin competition of the better or all of the candidates, if there are enough of you, to determine the ranking of the players.

Why don’t top junior tennis players try out for their school teams?

Many of the top junior tennis players don’t try out for their school teams because it interferes with their ability to earn a USTA ranking, conflicts with their after-school academy training, and makes it more difficult to get a college scholarship.

Is high school tennis hard to play?

Work on Your Mental Game High school tennis is fun, but you’ll need to be able to play under pressure, especially when your team needs your match to clinch a win and everyone’s watching and cheering.

Do you have to be a good singles player to play tennis?

You don’t need to be a great singles player to make a high school tennis team. High school teams need to win doubles matches to win conference and state titles. Many good singles players don’t know where to stand, serve, return or hit when they play doubles.

How can I prepare for my high school tennis season?

Take some lessons from a trained coach who can show you footwork and conditioning drills that mirror what happens during a tennis match. Ask for high-intensity start-and-stop drills that make you run hard for 30 seconds, followed by 90 seconds of recovery. Want to get in shape and prepare for your high school tennis season?