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The benefits of tennis are so worthwhile and so accessible that even state governments are promoting the sport.
For example, betterhealth.vic.gov.au says that tennis is not only "a good sport to maintain your health, fitness, strength and agility," this activity "also provides numerous social and mental health benefits as well."
Categorising tennis as a non-impact sport, they say it's "a great way to meet people and spend time with friends," and this aspect can be "helpful to reduce stress."
A sport played by all ages, Better Health Channel also offered up some handy tips to lower your risk of injury. Again quoting them directly, these are:
- Avoid playing with a pre-existing illness or injury. If in doubt, talk to a doctor.
- Warm up your muscles and joints before hitting the court.
- Maintain an adequate fitness level. Undertake conditioning and training exercises specific to the physical demands of tennis.
- Occasionally, injuries caused through repetition of strokes can occur in tennis. Correct technique and playing the volume of tennis appropriate to your fitness levels can prevent injury. Make sure you have plenty of fluids on hand and drink regularly.
- Play at a level according to your age and physical condition..
- If the court conditions are wet, consider playing indoors or postponing your match, especially if the surface is slippery.
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"From modified Tennis for Kids to fitness-focused Cardio Tennis, club competition or tournaments, there's a tennis format for everyone," says Dave Ridland, head coach at Ridland's Tennis here in Goulburn.
Learning tennis can also be a great way for kids to spend a few days of their school holidays, and Ridland's Tennis have a program planned just for that purpose.
On from Monday July 8 to Thursday July 11, you can pay $30 per day or just $100 for all four days.
Whether it's for the school break, or for private and group lessons at any time of year, Ridland's Tennis will cater to everyone from beginners to those wanting some accredited coaching to improve their game.