How to Be Ambidextrous at Tennis
Ambidextrous tennis can be done two different ways--with two rackets or one. Playing with a racket in each hand is also known as "two forehand tennis." There are many benefits to playing this way. It allows you to play for extended periods of time because you don't tire as easily. It is also much easier on your back and legs.
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Get two tennis rackets if you want to play with one in each hand. You can also use one racket and switch it from one hand to the other. It's a little more difficult, because you'll have to change your grip.
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Bend less by using two tennis rackets. It's easier for you to scoop the ball off the court. Two rackets also widen your reach, so you spend less time chasing down the balls.
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Hold one racket in each hand. Focus on using your forehand stroke to hit each ball. There's no need to use your weaker backhand stroke.
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Use a backhand stroke if you want to change things up a little. While you don't need to when playing ambidextrous tennis, you may choose to add in a backhand swing once in a while. It's fun.
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Concentrate on hitting each ball instead of reaching for each ball. Since you'll spend less time chasing after the tennis ball, you'll spend more time hitting.
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Expect your hand/eye coordination and lateral coordination to improve greatly.
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Reduce the risk of tennis elbow injuries by having two forehands. If you use improper techniques though, you still may experience the problem.
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