Joy is the emotion evoked by well-being, success or good fortune or by the prospect of getting something you desire. It can be described as a source of great satisfaction. Some related words are fun, recreation, comfort, gratification, exhilaration, and exultation. There are many other words that the dictionary gives as a synonym or word related to Joy.
This blog is a bit different. In this blog I really want to know what is it about tennis that you get joy from. Everyone is different. As a tennis professional I have found that one of the most important parts of my job is to find out what my student wants to get out of their tennis lesson. My dear friend Jill is an accomplished player and loves to learn and improve but what Jill wants MOST of all is a great workout. If I tell too many stories or talk too much about learning theory I can see Jill’s eyes glaze over and I have to get back to work and get her moving. Other students want to stop and talk and understand what is going on in the learning process. Every student is different and unique. My mentor and teacher, Peter Burwash used to always say to me and all the PBI professionals that “we do not teach a system, we teach individuals.”
There is so many ways to have fun on a tennis court. Do you love to just hit and enjoy the rhythm and exercise of hitting ground strokes? Do you love the battle of singles competition? Do you love the teamwork and strategy of doubles? What shot in tennis brings you the most Joy? Do you love to crush a big forehand? Does the flow of a great serve thrill you? Or maybe finishing the point with a crisp volley gets you going.
Please leave a brief comment below telling me what it is about tennis that you find especially fun and joyful. Thanks so much for your help and reading my blog.
Keep heading out to the courts to experience
THE JOY OF TENNIS
I love doubles. I love the strategy and the creativity. Okay and I also love the trash talking and fun banter with friends.