Over the years, tennis gear has evolved. Players rarely use traditional wood rackets, and aluminum is replaced with ultra-light graphic composites on the pro circuit. Modern shoes, grips and strings are also different from classical gear. Tennis bags are also different than they once were. Larger tennis duffel bags and sleek tennis backpacks let you carry your gear with ease. To use a backpack tennis bag properly, you need to find a comfortable bag and pack the right equipment.
Step 1
Try on the bag before you buy it. Adjust the straps, making sure they fit comfortably around your shoulders. Some backpack tennis bags also have a third strap that goes across the chest for additional stability.
Step 2
Touch the back of the tennis backpack. It should feel slick and look shiny. This portion of the backpack will rest against your sweaty shirt after a tennis match, so you want it to be moisture-resistant.
Step 3
Pack your bag with at least two rackets. According to the book, "Tennis," every well-packed bag should include two rackets, in case one breaks during a match.
Step 4
Include at least one can of spare tennis balls.
Step 5
Place a water bottle in your backpack. During moderate-intensity physical activity, you need to consume at least 6 oz. of water every 15 minutes.
Step 6
Keep a travel-size first aid kit in your tennis bag at all times. Small scrapes are common during a match. These seemingly insignificant wounds can become infected if left untreated.
Step 7
Store dry, clean clothing to change into after a match. Keep these clothes in a separate fold or pouch of the backpack. If your tennis bag only has one main compartment, place the clothing in a plastic bag to protect it from your other dirty gear.
Things You'll Need
- 2 tennis rackets
- Water bottle
- Can of tennis balls
- Travel-size first aid kit
References
- "Physical Metallurgy and Advanced Materials"; R. E. Smallman, et al.; 2007
- "Tennis Mastery"; David W. Smith; 2004
- "Tennis"; Carrie Silver-Bernstein, et al.; 1999
- "Nutrition for Sport and Exercise"; J. Andrew Doyle, et al.; 2007
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