Tennis is a demanding sport both physically and mentally. <br />Connie Bandfield gives tips to new Tennis players. <br /> <br /> <br />Connie Lynn Bandfield, an interior design and absolute tennis enthusiast. <br /> “Knowing the terminologies of terms associated with the game is a good place to start.” Says <br />Connie Bandfield <br /> <br />Somme definitions of tennis to help you ease into it. <br />Forehand - A shot made by swinging the racket across your body with your dominant hand. <br />Backhand - A shot made swinging the racket two-handed from the opposite side of your body <br />Volley - this shot is executed using only a slight swing. <br />Get a grip - Learning how to hold a racket properly is fundamental to good form. <br />Warm up and cool down <br /> <br />One of the quickest ways to injure yourself or pull a muscle is by now warming up or cooling down. <br />It’s extremely important that players do some stretches.