One of the important jobs in a tennis competition or practice is the ball boy. Their job is simple, but not to be taken lightly. Ballboys in tennis matches must be able to see and remember the fall of the ball, remove balls from the court that might make players slip, be deft in picking up the ball, and know which camp will serve by preparing to pass the tennis ball to the player. In practice, ballboys oversee the match with care and focus. In general, ball boys in tennis matches use their bare hands to pick up the ball and then secure it, ready to pass it to the athlete who will serve.
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On the other hand, the ball boy in tennis practice uses a shovel in his right hand to pick up a large number of balls and then put them into a bucket held in his left hand. The ballboy role in tennis practice is more laborious than the ballboy role in an actual match. Tennis athletes in training often drill or hit a large number of balls in a short period of time. Hands will become sore and hot as a result of picking up the balls in a short time and lifting the balls that have accumulated in the bucket. Tired feet and heel pain from being the fulcrum and having to walk to where the balls fall with greater pressure due to the weight of the balls in the bucket. In fact, it is not uncommon for the ballboys' shirts to become drenched in sweat. Keeping an eye out for falling balls, removing balls that might injure players, and agility are also part of the ballboy's role in training. Overall, a strong physique is required for this job. Given that tennis competitions and practices can be held in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night, as we know, tennis can be played indoors and outdoors. The ballboy's role will be even more demanding if tennis is played during the day on outdoor courts.
