Indoor Tennis

 Late summer/early autumn will be very mild this year. Nevertheless, clay court specialists are slowly but surely making their way into the hall. Some love the indoor game, some hate it. At the end of the day it's still tennis, with today's tips you can do better in the winter round. So unpack your sunscreen and off you go.

1.Sun, wind or rain no longer play a role

 In the hall, the conditions are always the same, unless the temperatures change. In most halls, however, heating or cooling is always carried out to a similar temperature. Having the same conditions makes playing more pleasant but also more predictable. You no longer have to worry about tailwind, but the opponent can always estimate the bounce of the ball very well. Generally indoor conditions are faster, but you have to be careful against experienced players. Fast shots can also be blocked, much easier than on clay courts, for example.

2.Soundscape

 As a teenager, I always had the feeling that I could serve much harder in the hall. This was due to the supposedly louder noise that came from the hall. Unfortunately, that was just an illusion.
Silence can also be a factor, at a league game in the hall when no spectator is speaking or moving it is extremely quiet. This confuses some players; the noise level is significantly higher outdoors. On the other hand, a full hall can also lead to an extremely loud atmosphere. None of these are dramatic situations, but especially as a beginner you should think about this before moving into the hall so that you don't get confused when it comes to the match and counting.

3.Play style

 No matter whether indoor hard court, carpet or even clay court. In the hall, the more offensive players usually win, this is due to the “clean” playing conditions. No bad bounces and the more constant ball bounce on hard courts and carpets allow you to bring more risk and speed into your shots. The often faster surfaces in the hall also make it easier to get to the net and put the opponent under pressure.

 In general, the change from outside to inside is easier than the other way around, but still pay attention to the points mentioned in order to start even more successfully in the hall. In the spring there will be another detailed article on how best to start the outdoor season.

Have fun playing