Most sports like basketball, football, soccer, and hockey involve frequent contact among players. Obviously that’s not ideal during a global pandemic. If you’re looking to try a sport with little to no contact, tennis is an excellent choice.

Tennis & Social Distancing Go Hand-in-Hand

“Social distancing” and tennis have always gone together without players even realizing it until now.  USTA CEO Michael Dowse has described tennis as “the ideal social distancing sport.” Because tennis doesn’t require direct person-to-person contact, social distancing can be easily achieved (players spread 6 feet apart), especially during singles play.

Opponents are spread out across the court from one another. Furthermore, the net separates them from coming in contact. Doubles play is still possible, but partners should coordinate with one another so that physical distancing can be maintained and physical contact should be avoided (such as high-fiving, chest bumps, etc.). Dr. Linda Yancey, infectious disease specialist, says “Tennis is a good example of a sport that is really well suited to a pandemic.”

LifeSport Athletic Club - Libertyville offers tennis classes for all ages and levels.  The next session of Adult and Junior tennis classes begin on February 18th.  

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