1) Accept your physical transformation. Unfortunately, at 60 you don’t have anymore the agility to run those drop shots. Your lateral movement is no longer there to chase wide return. Your serve has slowed down. So accept what your body can afford to perform and make the most of it.
2) There is nothing more to prove. Unless you are trying to impress your students in the game or trying to win the heart of a young woman, playing tennis at 60 is 90 percent exercise and 10 percent fun. Who cares if you miss an easy overhead or your first serve is 10 miles per hour?
3) Take advantage of the modern technology. The good thing about it is that it gives
back the power that we all lose because of aging. There are so many light but powerful rackets in the marketplace that you can choose. They are not only easy to handle. They are also tennis elbow friendly.
4) Play compatible sports.. During off-season or when weather does not permit, t ry to engage in other light physical activities that are compatible to tennis movement. And you will be fine. These activities include cycling, running, swimming and chess.
5) Keep your waistline at bay. At 60, having excessive weight will put too much pressure on your knees,back, and feet. Hit the gym once in a while and trim your excessive fats in your body.
6) Play more mental than physical. At 60, this is more sensical than anything else.
Examples of mental game: Use placement instead of power in hitting your serves; avoid rushing your shots; and hit the ball left to right vice versa.
7) Stick to your division. Avoid playing with the younger group. They move fast and hit the ball harder. They move instinctively quicker. The likelihood of getting injured is higher than when you play with your peers.
