Okay, so today I decided to give this “fourlis tennis” thing a shot. I’d heard about it, seen some stuff online, but never actually tried it myself. Figured, why not? Let’s see what all the fuss is about.
Getting Started
First thing I did was try to figure out, you know, what is fourlis tennis, exactly? I did some digging around, and basically, it seemed like a variation of regular tennis, probably with some modified rules or equipment. I couldn’t find a super definitive guide, so I just decided to wing it a bit. I grabbed my old tennis racket and some balls, and headed out to the local court.
The “Experiment”
Since I was kinda making things up as I went, I decided to start with some basic drills. Just me, the racket, the ball, and the wall. I started by:
- Bouncing the ball: Just trying to get a feel for the racket and ball again. Haven’t played in ages!
- Hitting against the wall: Practicing my forehand and backhand. My form was probably terrible, but hey, it’s all about having fun, right?
- Trying some serves: This was… interesting. I definitely need to work on my serve. A lot.
After a while of just messing around, I started thinking about how to make it more “fourlis.” I didn’t have any special equipment, so I just imagined some different scenarios, changing how far I standed from the net. Then, I imagined some rule like the ball must be hit with the racket rotated in a specific way. The practice effect has improved a lot.
My Takeaway
Honestly, it was pretty fun! Even though I was mostly just making it up, it was a good way to get some exercise and enjoy the weather. I wouldn’t say I’m a “fourlis tennis” expert by any means, but I definitely see the appeal of trying new variations of sports. It keeps things interesting.
Next time, I might try to find some actual rules, or maybe even rope a friend into trying it with me. But for a solo, improvised session, it was a win. My arms are definitely feeling it now, though!
