Question: How can I have more fun practicing with my friends?
Answer: Tennis becomes much more fun once you can sustain a rally, but that's easier said than done, especially if you try to hit full court right away. You'll get to the rallying stage faster if you work your way up to it gradually, such as through the sequence of drills described in No Experience Required.
Even better than hitting with a fellow beginner is getting one of your seasoned tennis friends out on the court. See Have Some Real Fun Playing Tennis With a Beginner for how to make this outing fun for both of you.
