In the spirit of holiday season, coach Marcin Bieniek decided to dedicate his monthly guest post to helping you pick the best Christmas gifts for your tennis-loving friends and family members.
We all know that tennis players love rackets and clothes and while it is always great to buy items like these, they are standard options. Christmas time is special, so try to prepare something extraordinary for important people in your life – thinking outside the box is the best way to positively surprise. I would like to give you some ideas how to make tennis freaks happy. Here is my list of your potential gifts:
1. Fun dampeners (Affordable, fun and everyone needs them)
2. Towel (A necessity during training and matches)
3. Moisture absorption lotion (Get it for someone who has sweaty hands)
4. Daniela Hantuchova Calendar (A must-have for male players)
5. Tennis book (Great pick for book lovers)
6. Memorabilia (Who wouldn’t like a Nike hat autographed by Roger Federer?)
7. Arm sleeves (A fashion statement sported by Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova)
8. Recovery roller bar (Have a hard-worker in family? Buy this gift to bring some relief.)
9. Tennis sensor (A must-have for players who love gadgets)
10. Supplements (You can combine this gift with a nutritional book to make your friend more aware of energy intake.)
These gifts you can easily buy online at Tennis Warehouse USA and Tennis Warehouse Europe, but don’t forget about presents that you can make by yourself. Have someone’s picture playing tennis? Great – frame it, add motivational quote and your gift will be spectacular. Christmas souvenirs don’t have to be expensive, but THEY SHOULD BE SPECIAL. I would like to wish you a Marry Christmas and happy New Year!
Marcin Bieniek is a professional tennis coach, currently working with a Top 60 ITF player, and founder of instructional website TennisIsland.us. Marcin is the author of Enjoy Tennis Blog and a frequent contributor to TennisPro and TenisKlub magazines. Moreover, Marcin was a speaker at International Coaching Tennis Symposium 2016 at Hilton Head Island, USA.
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- How to translate your tennis practice into match wins
- How to build team spirit in tennis
- How to become a master of claycourt tennis
- How to make your serve more effective
- How to choose the best tennis racquet to fit your level, playing style and body type
- How to handle playing tennis in sunny conditions and even take it to your advantage
- 5 portable fitness tools for serious tennis players
- Best foam roller exercises for tennis players
If I get to choose one Christmas gift for a tough year, I would go for the Tennis Sensor.