If you have decided to spend some money on tennis lessons, then I highly recommend that you take a few minutes to figure out your learning style.
Everybody has one primary learning style. Knowing yours will help you ensure that you get the most out of your money.
Some people are highly visual learners. People like this learn best by watching the instructor and other students perform the skills. Therefore visual learners tend to learn best in group lessons or on tennis courts where they can see their image reflected in nearby windows.
Some people are auditory learners. Auditory learners need lots of specific and highly detailed instructions. They tend to avoid group lessons, especially if they are easily distracted by the noise from other players. However, they do fare well in semi-private lessons with another auditory learner because they have opportunities to overhear questions and answers passing between the instructor and the other student.
Kinesthetic learners, meanwhile, learn by doing. They tend to do best in private or semi-private lessons where they have ample time for hands-on learning and practice. In most group lessons, kinesthetic learners will not get their money's worth simply because they will not have sufficient time to learn by doing.
Before you meet with your instructor for the first time, you should take an online test to determine your learning style. You should also email the results to your instructor before the class begins.
Good instructors will alter their lesson plans and teaching vocabularies to suit your learning style. This will help you learn faster and remember things longer.
SUMMARY
Recommendation for visual learners - Choose group lessons of 3 or more students. If taking private lessons, as if you can learn on a court where you can see your reflection.
Recommendation for auditory learners - If you can find another auditory learner, choose semi-private lessons. If not, opt for private lessons and ask for detailed instructions.
Recommendation for kinesthetic learners - Choose private lessons or semi-private lessons with one other student. Kinesthetic learners learn by doing, not by seeing or hearing. Private and semi-private lessons allow plenty of time for practice and repetition.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Find Frequent Tennis Players
Racquet Network is like most racquet sports clubs. Infrequent players outnumber frequent players.
Every year, hundreds of people join the network with perfectly good intentions. They want to play frequently. They just don't have the time.
Fortunately, Racquet Network makes it easy for frequent players to find other frequent players.
Look for Photos
When searching the network for frequent players, the first thing you should look for are photographs. Accounts without photos are inactive accounts.
Racquet Network requires all players to upload photos. Those who don't can only access a few pages on the site. Therefore, it is nearly impossible to become a frequent player without adding a photo to your profile.
Read Player Profiles
Every player profile includes contact information and a series of descriptive paragraphs that indicate a) why the player joined the network, b) where the player likes to play, c) how the players likes to play, d) when the player is available and other important details.
Remember that you must be logged into to see this information. This ensures that only Racquet Network members will be able to read this information.
Check Ladder Standings
As with other racquet sports clubs, the most active players in our network are found on our challenge ladders. Check the GP column to see how many games each player has played in the past 365 days. Then check the GP30 column to find out how many games each player has played in the past 30 days.
Welcome for New Players
In the many years that we have been observing the players in this network, we have distinguished one important trend: frequent players start playing frequently soon after joining the network. Players who join and do nothing from the start, rarely turn into frequent players later.
So, if you are seeking other frequent players, keep an eye on the player directory. The newest players appear at the top of the first page. When you spot somebody who plays your game, send them a note welcoming them to the network.
One of the easiest ways we know to find frequent players is to catch them as they walk through the door. Remember: they join our network because they want to play racquet sports.
Every year, hundreds of people join the network with perfectly good intentions. They want to play frequently. They just don't have the time.
Fortunately, Racquet Network makes it easy for frequent players to find other frequent players.
Look for Photos
When searching the network for frequent players, the first thing you should look for are photographs. Accounts without photos are inactive accounts.
Racquet Network requires all players to upload photos. Those who don't can only access a few pages on the site. Therefore, it is nearly impossible to become a frequent player without adding a photo to your profile.
Read Player Profiles
Every player profile includes contact information and a series of descriptive paragraphs that indicate a) why the player joined the network, b) where the player likes to play, c) how the players likes to play, d) when the player is available and other important details.
Remember that you must be logged into to see this information. This ensures that only Racquet Network members will be able to read this information.
Check Ladder StandingsAs with other racquet sports clubs, the most active players in our network are found on our challenge ladders. Check the GP column to see how many games each player has played in the past 365 days. Then check the GP30 column to find out how many games each player has played in the past 30 days.
Welcome for New Players
In the many years that we have been observing the players in this network, we have distinguished one important trend: frequent players start playing frequently soon after joining the network. Players who join and do nothing from the start, rarely turn into frequent players later.
So, if you are seeking other frequent players, keep an eye on the player directory. The newest players appear at the top of the first page. When you spot somebody who plays your game, send them a note welcoming them to the network.
One of the easiest ways we know to find frequent players is to catch them as they walk through the door. Remember: they join our network because they want to play racquet sports.
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