| With so many "experts" claiming to have the latest, | | | | needs of students. |
| greatest insider information, it is hard for new and old | | | | Books |
| players alike to know where to find a reliable tennis tip | | | | With information literally at the fingertips of their |
| when needed. However, the popularity of the sport | | | | readers, books offer a great way for players to learn |
| virtually ensures that anyone looking for help can find it | | | | about form, function, and theory without ever leaving |
| - if they look in the right places. Taking time to consider | | | | their living rooms. However, those looking to books for |
| options will ensure that ambitious players don't utilize | | | | the perfect tennis tip should make sure that they |
| the wrong information from the wrong sources. | | | | actually practice what they read about. |
| Friends | | | | CD's and DVD's |
| Okay, so they offer great relationship advice, and even | | | | Like books, CD's and DVD's offer a great way for |
| recommend that great Chinese restaurant across | | | | players to learn tips in the comfort of their homes. |
| town. However, they may not be the greatest source | | | | However, CD's also offer a way to take information |
| of information on the court. Why? First of all, friends | | | | "on the run," allowing them to play and replay tips while |
| are more likely to relay what works for them, and not | | | | they practice. DVD's, on the other hand, offer a great |
| necessarily what may work for others. While friends | | | | way for players to accurately visualize and mimic |
| on the court may offer some realistic and tangible tips, | | | | movement without having to pay for pricey lessons or |
| they also lack the professional perspective required to | | | | attend classes. |
| give universally applicable tips. | | | | Online Sources |
| Club Pros | | | | A great way to find timely and accurate information is |
| As experienced players in their own right, club pros | | | | to consult with online sources. Often, professional |
| posses a wide array of experience and education | | | | players and experienced pros will host websites, |
| necessary to implement proper technique in the right | | | | offering information for sale in a variety of formats, as |
| situations. In addition, they also have experience | | | | well as free and valuable tips. As a result, players gain |
| teaching other players of all levels, so there isn't a | | | | a better overall view of what type of information they'll |
| tennis tip they haven't given. However, they can be | | | | be buying into. |
| pricey, and numerous lessons are often needed to | | | | Those looking for helpful and accurate tennis |
| achieve the desired results. | | | | information have a wide variety of sources available |
| Classes | | | | at their fingertips. While many of these sources are |
| Whether at a local college or club, classes can offer a | | | | reliable, taking time to understand the pros and cons of |
| great way for players, especially beginners, to learn | | | | each one will guarantee that players find the best |
| basic or advanced ideas. They require a great amount | | | | match for their needs-and the best tennis tip. |
| of commitment, though, and may not address individual | | | | |