Many mistakes made when taking up tennis cost time and enjoyment, but they can be avoided. This guide shows you 26 typical mistakes, why they happen and how to do it better. It also includes a starter plan for your first four weeks.
What you get
- 26 mistakes in 7 chapters: technique from the start, equipment, training with a plan, the mind, rules and etiquette, your path in Swiss tennis and getting started
- For every mistake: why it happens, how to do it better and how to check that it is working
- Diagrams of grips, the contact point and where to stand when serving
- Swiss tennis made clear: club, licence, ranking, interclub and how to find playing partners
- Four-week starter plan and checklists for your first sessions
- In the app: tick off mistakes, save notes and your starter plan
- Practise with a focus: for each mistake, you choose one point for your next session, with suggestions from “How to do it better”. Afterwards, you note the positive you take away.
Who it is for
For adults who are taking up tennis.
After your purchase
You will receive your access to app.tennisschweiz.ch by email. You sign in with the email address from your order, no password needed. All pages are open straight away.
Technical details
- Languages: English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. You choose the language in the app.
- Format: web app in the browser on phone, tablet and computer, no installation, no PDF
- Protection: access on up to three devices at the same time, pages with a watermark (your account number and shortened email address)
- Access: does not expire. Details in the terms and conditions
All three guides are also available together in the guide set, for less than buying them separately.