Junior Tennis: Selecting A Racket For Your Child
Spanish tennis coach and world class player Frances Ribeiro shows VideoJug users some great information and tips on how to select a tennis racket for your child. Follow these simple rules, and your child will soon have the perfect racket to start playing junior tennis with.
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Step 1:
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Racket length
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It's important to choose a racket that's not too long and not too short for your child.
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One way to test this is to ask the child to hold the racket. The racket head should just touch the floor when his arm is straight.
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Step 2:
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The grip
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The size of the grip needs to be right for little hands.
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When your child holds the racket handle, there should just be room for you to fit your little finger between his thumb and fingers.
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When a racket's grip is too big for your child you will see there is space around your little finger as he holds it.
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Step 3:
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The weight
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You'll be able to see if your child's racket is too heavy, as they won't be able to hold it.
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The right weight is something they feel comfortable with when their arm is extended.
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So the right racket for your child is just long enough to touch the floor when his arm is straight, has a grip that doesn't leave space around your little finger, and is light enough that he can hold onto it!
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These simple pointers will soon have your little one playing a winning game.
