| ext">Playing tennis is one of the best pastimes that | | | | the real game. You will learn a lot faster when |
| you can do when you’re in Mexico. First, you | | | | you’re able to apply what you’ve learned |
| may do it in one of the villas or resorts in the area, | | | | immediately. You can hire a trainer for that. A Grupo |
| such as Grupo Mayan in Puerto Vallarta. Second, you | | | | Mayan hotel does have in-house tennis coach, who |
| can play the game with beautiful natural sceneries as | | | | can give you pieces of advice on the basics of the |
| your backdrop. Third, it helps you lose those unwanted | | | | game. At least, you won’t feel scared when |
| pounds so you can go back home fitter than ever as | | | | you’re up against competitors. If it’s part |
| well as give you more reason to dine in Mexican | | | | of a sports package, then you won’t have to |
| restaurants. | | | | worry about spending anything. |
| But for beginners, it’s a totally different struggle. | | | | 3. Play with a friend. Do you know someone who is |
| Unless he gets good grasp of the game, he will find it | | | | familiar with tennis? You can also ask him to teach |
| real hard to fully understand the benefits of the game. | | | | you a thing or two. Better yet, play with him, making |
| What’s more, if he doesn’t fit the ball | | | | him as your opponent. If you don’t have one, |
| few times, he will feel disheartened and completely | | | | you can always request your fellow traveler to help |
| give up on the sport—talking about how to ruin your | | | | you out. Mind you, there are really a lot of good souls |
| vacation. | | | | that you’re going to meet when you’re |
| If you’re one of those who are trying to learn | | | | on the road. Your tennis buddy can just be one of |
| the game, you can take advantage of the following | | | | them. |
| beginner tips: | | | | 4. Rent the best equipment. You will appreciate the |
| 1. Check out the hotel. If you’re staying in a | | | | game more if you get to play it with the most ideal |
| Grupo Mayan hotel, for example, you’re sure | | | | racquets. There are some of them that are just so |
| that it has a tennis court, where you can practice | | | | bad that they’re bound to end your game in |
| anytime you want to. And if you avail of their sports | | | | disaster even at your few early hits. You can buy |
| package, which could just involve tennis, you can play | | | | them, but they can be pretty expensive. Your next |
| the games for free or at deep discounts. It will also | | | | best alternative is to rent. Grupo Mayan resorts have |
| force you to really try the game, just to make the | | | | rental facilities, where you can find almost all classes of |
| entire package worthwhile for you. | | | | balls and racquets. |
| 2. Look for a trainer. Surely, you can study tennis | | | | As a player, it’s very important that you are |
| books or watch videos, but nothing prepares you to | | | | relaxed. Information can come in smoothly if you are. |