Then more and more people started doing it. If you are an avid tennis watcher you have heard grunts. Mostly on the ladies side, but men grunt as well. I've heard blood curdling shrieks, grunts that sound like you are punching someone, grunts that start before you hit the ball, grunts that sound like "MMMMMUUUUUUUH" or "HEEEEEEEEEY." What is the point???
Grunts help you do a few things...
1. They help keep your timing of hitting the ball
2. They help you hit harder and through the ball more consistently
3. They help you scare the living mess out of your opponent (INTENSITY!!!...COME ON!!!!)
What sucks about grunts is that...
1. They wear out your cardio
2. They are outright ANNOYING
3. They are not good for volleys or touch shots
4. If you get your picture taken, you look really silly
All types of players grunt. Personally, grunting gets my energy up. If the other player is hitting the ball well enough that I need more footwork and racket speed than usual, I'll grunt. I would prefer to use the pace and not have to scream. You can get the job done strong and silent or strong and loud. Either way is intimidating.
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