Granted, not exactly a technology topic, so consider this article your “timeout” from the computer. When I’m not staring at my computer screen, I enjoy being outdoors, especially playing sports. And one of my favorite sports is tennis. If you or your family is interested in learning the game of tennis, I encourage you to look into a new program called “QuickStart Tennis”. The basic concept is instead of learning to play tennis on a full size court, you learn to volley on a much smaller court. It was a concept designed for teaching young children the game of tennis. With their short attention spans, kids can often become frustrated and bored with learning a new skill that requires much coordination, especially if they don’t master it quickly. But frankly, I can see a lot of value in this learning method for adults (ie. parents!), who, too, become just as easily frustrated!
I find tennis to be a most enjoyable sport to play, whether you are doing so competitively or just for fun. It’s a shame to give up on learning the game so easily. Tennis, much like other sports, is a skill that can only be developed after much practice and patience.
Here are some links if you’d like to learn more about this new teaching program:
- http://consumers.quickstarttennis.com/
- http://consumers.quickstarttennis.com/index.php?page=get-started—court-setup
