What are 5 things you would find in a tennis bag?
The answer to your question is not an easy one. Every tennis
player keeps different gear in their tennis bag at all times.
A once-in-a-while player might only keep their racquet and
tennis balls in their bag on a regular basis, but by the time they
get to the court, there will also be a cell phone, car keys, a
towel and a water bottle in their bag.
I weekend player may be a bit more prepared on a daily basis and
might keep their racquet, tennis balls and their court shoes in
their bag at all times, then when they head out to the court they
will throw in a clean towel and a bottle of water (water is
important when playing and it should always be found in a tennis
bag).
Someone who plays often, but not daily might keep their tennis
racquet, balls, shoes, a clean towel and some court clothes in
their bag at all times. They will probably have a larger bag than
just a 3-pack racquet bag to fit everything they keep in it and all
of the gear they need when they get there.
The serious player will have more than five items in their bags,
but assuming we accept that all of the above items are already
counted for, lets look at the need for dampeners, a score keeper
for times when the condition of the court is in question, extra
socks, extra string, and an extra overgrip.
Another thing that is a good idea to keep in your tennis bag is
a small first aid kit with some tape for your fingers and some
antibacterial ointment for preventative care while out there on the
court.