Who is Ian from essential tennis?
Ian Westermann
Ian Westermann is the Founder and Head Pro at Essential Tennis LLC. In this Q&A, he discusses his career path and his role in the company. Ian Westermann created one of the first online learning sites to specialize in tennis. He is the founder of Essential Tennis, a website that hosts courses, videos, and podcasts.
Where is Essential Tennis based?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Three years of playing experience on their NCAA Division 2 men’s tennis team. Married for 15 years with a young daughter and son. Currently residing back in my hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin where the headquarters of Essential Tennis are based.
How can I learn tennis online?
24 Websites to Learn Tennis Lesson Online Reviews
- 1) MasterClass with Serena Williams.
- 2) Udemy – Tennis Lessons Online.
- 3) Superprof – Tennis Lessons Online.
- 4) Skillshare.com – Online Tennis Lessons.
- 5) Tennis Evolution – Tennis Lessons Online.
- 6) Coachtube.com – Tennis Lessons Online.
- 7) Online Tennis Instruction.
What do beginner tennis players need?
At the most basic, you need a tennis racquet and balls. A court is ideal, but a wall next to a concrete surface can do in a pinch. Avoid a court faux-pas by wearing the right shoes to the courts: you want sneakers that provide good support and that do NOT have black soles, which can permanently mark up the court.
How do you teach a tennis serve?
Place the ball in the middle of your hand, meaning exactly where the palm spreads out into fingers. Hold the ball with your thumb on top gently. Always toss with a straight arm using only your shoulder joint. Release the ball at around your eye level and keep lifting the arm up following the ball.
Can I start playing tennis at 40?
Yes! Tennis is a sport that suits players in their 40s and up. Assuming you are able bodied and in stable health, tennis is easy to learn even later in life. The concept is easy to understand and you can learn the fundamentals within a few months, or faster if you take lessons.
How can an adult learn to play tennis?
Tennis is a sport you can learn to play at any age….5 ways to get started with tennis as an adult
- Watch a few how-to videos. What better way to get acquainted with the basics than with some good ol’ fashioned how-to videos?
- Take a private lesson.
- Ask a friend.
- Join a club.
- Hit A wall – in a good way.
Can I start tennis at 20?
Not at all. Tennis is a sport for all ages and levels. It’s also a sport that you can play into your late 80s. 20 is a great age to take up the sport.
Can I become a pro tennis player at 22?
It’s never too late…if you have the physical skills. Being 22 is not your hold up, as much as your track record. If you are finishing a college tennis career, where you excelled, you are still in the game. You could start on the satellite tours and work your way up.
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