True tennis fans have trouble hanging up their rackets when the weather starts to turn chilly. As long as it's not raining or snowing, there will be people out on the court playing. The most important aspect of playing tennis in 60-degree F weather is to dress properly; everything else about the game is exactly the same. Playing when it's 60 means dressing in layers.
Clothing
Step 1
Wear pants rather than shorts when it is 60 degrees outside to keep your muscles warm while you are playing. The pants should not restrict your movement and should have pockets to hold a tennis ball or two.
Step 2
Wear shorts under your pants if you tend to run on the warm side or overheat while playing. Once you have sufficiently warmed up, take off the pants and play in your shorts. Women may wear the pants under a tennis skirt or dress, or on top of shorts.
Step 3
Wear a tank top or short-sleeved shirt as your base layer on top. For women, a tennis dress can serve as the base layer. Make sure the material is wicking, for both men and women, to pull the sweat away from your body so you do not become cold.
Step 4
Place a warm-up jacket or sweatshirt over your top to help your muscles remain warm while playing. Again, if you begin to overheat remove the jacket or sweatshirt. It should be warm but not too bulky, so it does not interfere with your movement on the court.
Step 5
Wear cotton socks to keep your feet warm and also to prevent blisters from your tennis shoes. Sneakers worn for tennis are usually on the stiffer side to provide support while you move in all different directions, so without socks, blisters can occur.
Intangibles
Step 1
Wear sunscreen. Though it is chilly outside, the sun is still powerful and can cause you to burn if you are not careful. Reapply throughout your match if you are sweating.
Step 2
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the match. The colder weather may result in less sweat, but you will still lose fluids while you are playing and need to rehydrate and keep your energy high.
Step 3
Bring extra clothing and change into themas soon as possible after you are finished playing. Sweaty clothes can turn chilly very quickly.
Things You'll Need
- Tennis pants
- Shorts
- Tank top or short-sleeved shirt
- Warm-up jacket or sweatshirt
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