Playing tennis is one of the best pastimes that you can do when you're in Mexico. First, you may do it in one of the villas or resorts in the area, such as Grupo Mayan in Puerto Vallarta. Second, you can play the game with beautiful natural sceneries as your backdrop. Third, it helps you lose those unwanted pounds so you can go back home fitter than ever as well as give you more reason to dine in Mexican restaurants.

But for beginners, it's a totally different struggle. Unless he gets good grasp of the game, he will find it real hard to fully understand the benefits of the game. What's more, if he doesn't fit the ball few times, he will feel disheartened and completely give up on the sport?talking about how to ruin your vacation.

If you're one of those who are trying to learn the game, you can take advantage of the following beginner tips:

1. Check out the hotel. If you're staying in a Grupo Mayan hotel, for example, you're sure that it has a tennis court, where you can practice anytime you want to. And if you avail of their sports package, which could just involve tennis, you can play the games for free or at deep discounts. It will also force you to really try the game, just to make the entire package worthwhile for you.

2. Look for a trainer. Surely, you can study tennis books or watch videos, but nothing prepares you to the real game. You will learn a lot faster when you're able to apply what you've learned immediately. You can hire a trainer for that. A Grupo Mayan hotel does have in-house tennis coach, who can give you pieces of advice on the basics of the game. At least, you won't feel scared when you're up against competitors. If it's part of a sports package, then you won't have to worry about spending anything.

3. Play with a friend. Do you know someone who is familiar with tennis? You can also ask him to teach you a thing or two. Better yet, play with him, making him as your opponent. If you don't have one, you can always request your fellow traveler to help you out. Mind you, there are really a lot of good souls that you're going to meet when you're on the road. Your tennis buddy can just be one of them.

4. Rent the best equipment. You will appreciate the game more if you get to play it with the most ideal racquets. There are some of them that are just so bad that they're bound to end your game in disaster even at your few early hits. You can buy them, but they can be pretty expensive. Your next best alternative is to rent. Grupo Mayan resorts have rental facilities, where you can find almost all classes of balls and racquets.

As a player, it's very important that you are relaxed. Information can come in smoothly if you are. Don't pressure yourself in learning the game quickly, as it didn't take Federer and other world-class players overnight to become champions.