It’s painful to feel like you can’t compete at your best because you don’t have what you need… and it’s usually your fault! You took the time to get a GIANT tennis bag… so you might as well fill it with the things you need.

WHAT YOU NEED IN YOUR TENNIS BAG:
• Sandals – You may be playing two or three matches in a day, it’s a great move to get out of your tennis shoes between matches.
• A change of socks – It feels great to take off your sweaty socks and put on a new pair between matches.
• Your tennis shoes – You have to have them to play… don’t forget them!
• A towel – Your grip gets sweaty, so does your face. So towel off often.
• A hat – Always a good thing to have on hand for the sun or to control your Justin Bieber hair.
• Wrist bands – If you need a towel, wrist bands will help as well.
• Athletic tape – You never know when your going to want to tape over a blister, this can be a life saver.
• A BIG water bottle – Don’t play thirsty.
• Warm Clothes – It gets cold out there, so be prepared.
• Tennis rackets – OK, so you already knew that.
• A snack – It’s nice to have a banana some little snacks in case you go into three sets and need a little pick me up.
• Tennis grip – If you’re the type who likes to re-grip your racket a lot, then keep it with you.
• An extra shock absorber – Sometimes your favorite one pops off and gets lost, it’s nice to have another.