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Hi everyone. New to the sub and new to tennis. I started playing very casually last summer. Took some lessons, did a few clinics, played with friends. Again, VERY casual but I did learn technique and gained a bit of confidence on the court. Earlier this spring I decided to go all in. I have been doing at least one clin... | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I have been playing since January 2021. I am naturally athletic but not in the "could have played any D1 sport if I had started early enough" realm. It has taken me about 1,500 hours of practice time to achieve a high 3.5/low 4.0 ability level. At my current rate of improvement I see no reason that I will not be a 4.0 ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Match play is different and requires practice on its own. Work on your mental game, one thing at a time. Your 2.5 matchplay don't mean shit so go hard and have fun! I like winning too but if I'm playing a good point it's worth it even if I lose it.
Just play more tennis, you don't need anything else. Work on consisten... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
And before you respond, I will say that natural athleticism matters a great deal in how quickly you (1) become competent at "winning by any means" and more importantly (2) pick up new techniques and develop good habits, such as split-stepping and using the proper grip for a given shot. I believe that it is athleticism ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Playing competitive matches is a skill. You have to do it a bunch before you'll feel more comfortable... even then, for most of us we still get some nerves and it's a lot to handle. Dry mouth, high heart rate... it can change your mental state. You're doing a good thing by putting yourself out there and playing.
Try ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Tennis is kind of a different beast if you grew up playing team sports. It sounds like your issues are in your head, not physical, if you're doing well in practice.
I grew up playing high level tennis, tournaments every weekend, etc. and it's tough. It's not like a sport like hockey or basketball where you're a sma... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I think the other people really hit the nail on the head. Match play is different animal and there's a learning curve to get used to all the different balls that are thrown at you compared to drills where you know where the ball will be placed and realistically what kind of pace will be on the ball. Everyone learns at ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
> I cannot stress enough how difficult this sport is, and how many people decide against investment because of its difficulty, both physically and mentally.
+1 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
> I do fine returning in practice but it felt like under the pressure I completely froze up and lost all technique and form.
This is normal. I still continue to struggle with staying loose under match conditions.
> Or any advice on things I can be doing to improve?
Some easy wins are working on general fitness. Ca... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Comparing yourself to others is always a path to misery. If you can’t get over that perhaps you want to take a break from being on a team. Join a ladder/flex league or set up your own matches if you want to get better at match play without the added weight of letting down your team/feeling like youre worse than your te... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Choking in matches?
Sadly just the way it is especially as you start. Have to find some way to bring your non match level to your match level, or much closer. I am struggling with this myself, think everyone does to more or less degree.
More match experience helps of course. I no longer have much nerves at all in dou... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Man it sounds like you’re way in your head and you end up spiraling. I’d start to put casual matches against people who you want to beat but don’t mind losing to, if that makes sense. Get used to the cadence and you’ll find yourself getting less tight. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Take lessons few times per week, play matches along the way. At night watch YouTube video(many good ones online) and lately, hit on backboard | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I don’t have what it takes to be good yet I’m still playing 25 years in… | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Everyone’s path to success is different. Try to enjoy the process vs the result. It took me a decade to serve somewhat decently. Like with anything in life, put in the work, ask for help, and don’t give up. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I would suggest to start playing for fun and not be so outcome dependant. You can use competitive matches as a way of telling you what you need to work on. Respectfully, you are past the point of ever being good enough to go pro and make money by playing. As such, I would recommend focusing on using this hobby as a ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I would suggest to start playing for fun and not be so outcome dependant. You can use competitive matches as a way of telling you what you need to work on. Respectfully, you are past the point of ever being good enough to go pro and make money by playing. As such, I would recommend focusing on using this hobby as a ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
with enough practice (and assuming they’re in shape), just about anyone can get to at least 3.5
don’t stress it | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Everyone who responded - I want to say thank you so much for all your responses - encouragement and advice. It’s so true - this is my hobby and form of exercise and socialization. I HAVE to get out of my head. I appreciate all the insight and practical advice on how I can do so. I’ll be responding to individuals tonigh... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I was loosing a ton of matches when I found out I had left my choke on in my bag.
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Make sure it’s off. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
If you actually want to get better at match play, let go of the idea of playing to win. Play to improve.
If you keep playing tight during matches, you're only going to get better at playing tight. Go for the shots you normally would in practice, you might lose more now, but that investment will yield better dividends... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
My friend you mentioned you only started to train seriously in the spring?
That would mean you’ve been training for 4ish months since then? In the grand scheme of tennis that is not long at all. I don’t want to discourage you but rather help you see the big picture that progress is not linear and sometimes it can tak... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I’ve played for over 20 years and I still play better in practice than I do in matches. I unfortunately did not learn to advance in my mental game and toughness to make it past college level tennis. I blame it on relying on my athleticism rather than digging deep, practicing, doing strength training and conditioning, w... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Oh yeah, old man finesse is a thing. Recently went to a padel tournament and an old ass man won the whole thing. He just glided around the court and rallied you out of play, barely missed. Of course he came from tennis lol. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
How do people "focus on scrappiness"? I don't know of any scrappiness drills....
Being scrappy is just a product of being fit and being athletic. If you're fitter/more athletic, you need to play people with better racquet skills. If you had the same racquet skills, you would just win. So you play "better" players, and... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
«I do fine returning in practice but it felt like under the pressure I completely froze up and lost all technique and form»
Its all wrapped up in that sentence:
1. matches are different than training sessions. A match scenario is less forgiving, more unpredictable and requieres you to react and adapt in a way that yo... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I don’t really know much bout rackets…
Is any of these any good and worth restringing? Or should I just look for something else? #racket #wilson #dunlop #babolat #head | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
This depends on your level and what kind of player you are, the first one is pretty nice. Looks like an old Hyper Hammer 5.3. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
My two cents and I am by no means an expert. The two Wilsons are 95” heads which is pretty small. The Dunlop is 108” which is pretty large. If you are relatively new player I’d go with the 108” over 95”. The sweet spot for most rec players is 100” (based on the current models on the market) but it’s all subjective. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I would play with the ultra pro because it looks the coolest | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
The hyper hammer is not bad, they actually still sell versions of those new today. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
If you’re new it won’t matter. Just pick the one you’re most comfortable swinging | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
the one that has some black on it. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
The Hyper Hammer is an excellent racket. I'd happily play that racket. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I have tried a nearly 2 dozen wide tennis shoes and even basketball shoes and cannot find something that fits my custom orthotics. Some come close but end up rubbing at the top or side, doubling socks and taping haven't helped.
If I wear an ankle brace with my running shoes will that provide enough protection to preve... | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
It's not a good idea to wear running shoes while playing. You already mentioned the first problem which would be durability. Running shoes are designed to move in one direction so you might be lacking grip and traction when moving laterally and backwards. Third would be that I've never had a running shoe that holds my ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Nope | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Try reaching out to Foot Doctor Zach on YouTube. If you tell him the specifics of your orthotics, he might be able to recommend a proper tennis shoe that will work. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
get good insoles before a brace - those will really help stabilize your ankle. I've tried every brand of insoles on the market. Ultimately, I switched from my custom orthotics to this brand called [Fulton](https://walkfulton.com/) and nearly immediately my foot pain went away (and back pain). These are made from cork s... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I'm looking to purchase a program on my phone to help me record my play & show things like ball speed
I've seen people use Swing Vision - is that the best and most popular one? or are there other alternatives out there?
thanks in advance
| r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
SwingVision, if you've got an ipPhone (or an iPad or a Mac) will tell you average ball-speed through the air on a given shot with some degree of accuracy. I'm not convinced that it's a useful stat for most recreational players (I found the heat-map of shot depth to be significantly more useful), but it'll tell you some... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
My local area has been experiencing extreme heat waves these past few weeks with the heat index regularly reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Not to mention humidity levels routinely above 50%.
I personally think these conditions are too extreme to play in, but I wanted to hear other people’s opinions. What temperature ... | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
If it’s too hot I try to get my matches in the early morning or evening. Morning matches are interesting because they start cool and end hot, so if you can wear your opponent down you can sometimes get retirements because they can’t go on | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Yeah 110 is crazy I still play sometimes when it’s 90 something and humidity hits 50% so it “feels like” 100 ish and that’s fine with some ice cold water but I think if the ACTUAL temp is 100 it’s probably too much
I’ve seen 2 kids in the past 4 days throw up from trying to practice | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I try to never play in the sun but especially if it's hot, I just play after 8pm. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
As a Floridian, I play through summer and just deal with it. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I live in Arizona with pretty consistent 110-115 and every year people die due to heat related issues because they chose to do physical activity in the summer heat. The fact that it's humid for you too makes it even worse. It's way too hot to play | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I live in SC, and we regularly play league matches in the early afternoons in the middle of summer no issue. But we are used to it. I think if it goes over 95F I don't want to play. I once played a tournament where the heat index was 118F and it felt unsafe, but the tournament director told us it was play or forfeit. N... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Same desert but on the Mexican side and…yeah you can’t play between 10-5 pm. And realistically between 8am and 10 am and 5-6pm only if you’re in decent shape and are going in really well hydrated and have water and electrolytes on hand.
Besides the ambient temperature, the sun baking the courts can be another factor ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I play summer in florida no prob | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
My friends and I thought that drinking a bunch of cold water in 107 degree weather with no shade or breeze in Texas would help... it didn't. We only made it 30 mins just doing a very casual, no running rally. We all started to get headaches, so we gave up. Those temperatures are no joke. I don't advise playing in that ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Daily heat advisories here, where it's been over 100° almost every day this season: on a cold day (90° or lower), I can play. I'm just not built for playing in intense heat anymore, and I really miss playing during this time. If you do want to play outside, bring electrolytes AND water. Play with a hat. Bring a towel. ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I'm not playing in anything over 100. If it's going to be a hot day, play in the morning or evening or not at all. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Yep. 6:30am Sunday matches in South Louisiana is my jam | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Multiple shirts, wide brim hat, multiple head bands rotating under said hat | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
We are in the 60-80% humidity range. It’s way too hot for me during the late morning and afternoon, but I can handle early morning and evenings. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I have been playing at lunchtime in South Florida. The first half hours is OK but the last half is fucking brutal.
I am only practicing, however, and to be honest, I would say it is too hot for a match at that time. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Atlanta here. Play mornings and evenings. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I'll do a very dry 100, any humidity makes it pretty unbearable | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Personally I would be extremely reluctant to play tennis if the heat index is over 90, that is the point where your body starts to struggle with thermoregulation.
When the heat index is over 98 degrees your body can’t physically cool itself, and you are risking serious damage | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I used to play 110-115 regularly in Australia on hardcourts in the middle of the day; generally 2 or 3 matches at a club meet (one would be doubles).
We were however regular club players (reasonable fitness, not just casual players) and hydration in Australia is culturally different to the US much like our diligent us... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I live in south Louisiana. Right now the heat index is 108 with 67% humidity. I play from 6pm-8pm twice a week. You just need to take breaks, listen to your body, and drink a lot of fluids. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I’ve played when it’s 98 but dry heat. I was ok cause I’m tough | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I live in Atlanta and play 2-3 days a week all summer long, despite the high temps/humidity. You just need to make sure you're hydrated the day before, avoid midday if you can, and listen to your body. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
110?! Yeah no thanks. I ain’t risking my health.
I contemplate even playing in mid to high 80s. 110?! Fuck that…
Also court conditions are usually hotter than the reported weather.
99.9% of us here have 0 prospects to play any pro level event. Don’t be an idiot. Live another day so you can enjoy this sport. No need to... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I'm skipping summer leagues next year but I'll still play around way too hot in atlanta. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Hitting a lesson at 6 today in Phoenix, hoping it’s not too bad with the sun mostly down | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
110 is definitely too hot, do some HIIT Cardio in your local gym. It can help your tennis matches more than a hitting session. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I’m curious about your hydration comment? Most everyone in the US carries water bottles compared to Europe. Never had to opportunity to visit Australia. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Above 85-90 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Heat is very underrated as a danger. People really think they can just drink more water or take breaks, and it might be possible, but heat advisories are nothing to ignore.
There's a good chart somewhere I usually consult, I'll try to link it when I find it. I think it was basically like if it is/feels like 90+ it's... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
May I ask why? I avoid playing in sun cause it seems like inflicting myself with unnecessary sun damage | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Over 90 is a deal breaker for me, especially with humidity. Night sessions are nice on those days, especially because I’m not that young anymore | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Was playing in Kelowna BC the other day and it was 38C (100F) and that was too much for me, sweating buckets, had to change shirt and socks often. Coming from the UK I’m not used to high temps haha | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Def too hot, a total no go, older you are the more so it is. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I feel that. I live in west Phoenix and a few of the courts around here are ovens even after the sun goes down. I put off lessons until August just to get out of the heat a bit more. Not sure how much it will help though. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
You’re asking if 110° is too hot to play in?
Never mind, you know that’s entirely too hot to do anything outside.
Beware of high temps AND high humidity. That’s a perfect recipe for thunderstorms out of the blue. Those clouds could form pretty quickly and come down on you.
I’ll definitely play if it’s in the 80s ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
From Americans I know including my partner, the fact everyone in Australia drinks water without some type of additive and it's immediately provided as a standard at all restaurants, cafes, etc, rather than soft drink is something of note, but we're all elder millennials and the health and fitness culture in the US from... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Last year I played a league game starting at 1pm and there was an heat advisory. Was close to 100, but with high humidity felt over 100.
Halfway during the match, resting between sets I got dizzy, couldn’t stand up. Felt a bit drunk. Got a bit scared.
I told opponent to call it if he wanted because I couldn’t fini... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Appreciate the reply. As a gen-x being from Tennessee, I think you might be surprised as playing d1 and youth sports hydration/nutrition/gym was just really taking off in the 80’s. I would say some of your comments describe socio-economic differences in US culture with perception and reality being two entirely differen... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I, very reluctantly, embraced the 5am grindset for Saturday play/training. I hate it lol, but I love playing more so it’s a positive all things considered. Play or getting classes from 6 to 8:30 am once a week is what I can fit at a time that both works for my schedule and doesn’t have me playing at horrible times.
A... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I live on Long Island and it’s been upper 80s/low 90s with very high humidity. Some people won’t play but I don’t mind it too much. Try to play earlier if possible | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Sun make heat | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Top kids and juniors and pros play in this weather. Would not recommend for recreational players | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I assumed that that isn’t the main reason since OP added “especially if it’s hot”, which implies that even when it’s not hot but still sunny, they prefer to play indoors. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Same! I was playing at 6 pm and I just get totally gassed. Only play after 8 pm during the week and drink lots of water + electrolytes.
Curious…does training in this hotter weather help improve endurance when cooler temps hit? Provided of course you are keeping in good form & not developing poor habits. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Not as hot temperature wise in NYC, but it gets insanely humid. Been playing all summer so far, just very early in the morning. Still very hot, but not hot enough where I’ve considered not playing
Also being very cautious, lot of water, breaks, shade etc. Stay safe!! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
43°C is searing, I've played in those conditions a few times here in Brazil but I have to admit it's terrible
Very personal thing though, for me the main difference is that I sweat a lot and have to drink a ton of water | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
I’ve been playing here in Texas after work 5pm-7pm | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
35 degrees I'd call it. Although I played a tournament at 41. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-09-07 |
Most restaurants in the US automatically bring you water and I think drinking water without additives is the norm, too. In 90-96F weather, I'll drink about 1 liter of water per hour. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Things to keep in mind is that on the actual court you have to add another 10 on top of the feels like temp because the court amplifies the heat.
I try not to play matches when it's more than 90 ambient if the sun is out, a casual hit is fine cause you can just take breaks. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
When I was 7 years old, I fainted on a tennis court during a clinic on a hot day. I woke up under a shade tree with some nice lady pouring pink lemonade on me. I've had a fondness for the beverage ever since.
Over 50 years later, I'm cautious about exercising on very hot days, particularly if I'm practicing by myself.... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Anything over 100 is a danger to your health when the sun is out. The court/ground temperature on hard courts can be up to 50°F warmer than the air temp.
At 110° and sunny, the surface temp is most like 160+°F. That heat radiates upwards and can quite literally kill you if you aren’t careful. Wait until it’s dark and... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Dude I know people are so dumb. You see the story about the 10 y/o kid here who died on a family trip? People are just so careless with their health. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Experienced same weather with humidity around 80%. But 110 would be peak afternoon temperature. So I would end up playing early morning when it was relatively better around 95 F | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Yeah, humidity is a real killer. I play in Phoenix, and 105-110 is ok if it is really dry. Just ice down on breaks and you're fine. High humidity, don't play. Once you get heat stroke for the first time, you'll never be the same. And why doesn't Phoenix have any indoor courts???? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
We play in the south, reaches in the 100’s and humidity is regularly 80% or more. We try to play either really early in the day or after work. The key for us is preparation, bringing a cooler with lots of water, Gatorade, a couple extra clean shirts, an extra pair of shorts and a towel to sit on during the drive home! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
In Atlanta, our leagues have a limit that you have to stop playing, I can’t remember what it is though. Could be heat-related 🤣 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I play in Phoenix it’s been 115 at 4pm usually. I play at 7 when it’s 110 but cools down quick after the sun sets. Wouldn’t dare go out over 100 if it was humid though. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
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