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Dad Lesson 1 - TENNIS BASICS

Dad Lesson 1 - TENNIS BASICS

Learning About Tennis with Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Kristen Arnett
Nov 14, 2024
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Hi, friends!

Welcome to our very first lesson. I’m deeply honored that so many of you are trying this out with me. I hope that every week you feel encouraged to keep putting yourself out there. One of the best gifts we can give ourselves is the opportunity to grow and change, so I’m glad you’re willing to give this a shot! And hey, it’s okay if we mess up or don’t get right the first time. Failure is a natural part of the process. We’re human! Every day is an opportunity to open yourself up to something new. Taking a chance is part of the fun!

In true Dad fashion, it seemed the wisest course of action to start this newsletter with knowledge gleaned from my incredibly beautiful and talented wife, Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya.

If you don’t listen to your wife, can you even call yourself a wife guy????

My dog lola stands next to a tennis bag and two tennis rackets
Challengers????

Obviously I can’t learn everything about tennis in a single lesson. But that’s not the point of this exercise, is it? All we need to do is learn at least one brand new thing each week. No pressure, no stress. Just the sheer joy of learning!

So let’s dive right in! Let’s learn something!

Here’s what you should know:

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