Those who idolize popular athletes like Roger Federer and Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, are pretty much familiar with tennis. As we all know, tennis is a sport wherein the player hits the ball using a racket. It’s like volleyball, in the sense that it uses a net. But it differs in terms of the size of the ball and the tool used. Tennis can be played by two players, called singles, or with four players, called as doubles. And basically, anyone who can hit a ball and hold a racket is qualified to play this Olympic sport. However, certain rules and regulations are strictly observed once this sport is played in a competitive manner. The Wimbledon Championships and the French Open are just some of the competitions tennis enthusiasts all over the world anticipate yearly.

There are dozens of benefits that a player can get with this exciting sport. Aside from muscle toning and shaping, it can also help in keeping our hearts healthy. The game also helps burn the fats in our system and release toxins through sweating.

Apart from this, a person can also sharpen his senses by playing tennis. This is achieved when the player focuses on the ball which he must hit. Scoring requires focus and precision to be able to hit the ball ‘accurately’ back to his competitor.

Tennis is a sport that requires a lot of leg and arm work which is why it is important to warm up before playing the game. Warming up prevents straining the body from any immediate activity and adjust to. Safety measures must also be used like knee and elbow pads in case you manage to glide on the court.

Be it in a serious competition or a friendly match with friends and colleagues, the fact that tennis can help a person both mentally and physically is undeniable. For those who are serious in having a health and fit body, tennis just might be the answer.

Researches claim that the most popular sport in the whole world is the American Football or Soccer. When defined, the term ‘most popular’ sport generally equates to being the ‘most watched’, ‘most played’ or ‘most revenue-generating’ form of play. In fact, reports reveal that football has the most number of stadiums around the world. The sport also claims to produce the most coveted football merchandise and furthermore, boasts of the most number of leagues or tournaments worldwide -The World Cup, UEFA Champions League, The South American Cup, The American Cup, The Asian Cup, 70 English League Teams, 40 Italian League Teams and 40 Spanish League Teams. Football basically ranks as the top among the list of sport competitions.

Football is believed to gather an estimated 3.5 billion people who either watch or play the sport. The World Cup, played every four years, is the global championship of this sport, and is actually popular in all parts of the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia as well as South America.

Next on the list of the most popular sport in the world is cricket. This sport which originated in England makes use of a bat and a ball and is popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and some Caribbean countries. Cricket is also a highly patronized sport in India and Pakistan. Cricket reportedly gathers an estimated 3 billion people who either play as spectator or engage in the game.

Field Hockey is cited as another popular sport next to cricket and football/soccer. It is estimated to gather 2 billion people, mostly from Asian countries, as well as Europe, Australia and Africa. Field Hockey is a sport usually played by high schools across the United States.

Tennis comes in fourth in the list and has an estimated 1 billion cumulative number of players and viewers from different parts of the world. This sport, which is popular in the United States, Asian countries, Australia and Europe, features four main tournaments which comprises the coveted Grand Slam title. These Grand Slam competitions include The Australian Open, The French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

Coming up next to tennis is volleyball, a sport with an estimated 900 million viewers and players around the world. Volleyball is popular in the United States where it originated. Volleyball is a game that does not require specialized equipment, but does demand excellent physical condition from its participants.