Following the success of the mothers' Catchball league, Mamanet, the latest trend has arrived: Mamatennis. Around 150 women across the country are now embracing tennis, forming new friendships, and leaving their children at home. 3 View gallery Keren Shemesh ( Photo: Herzl Yosef ) Dressed in sportswear, these women head to the tennis courts, eager to try out the new sensation after "Mamanet".
Launched about four months ago, Mamatennis has already attracted around 150 women from across Israel. They are learning the sport of tennis, enhancing their fitness, and building new social connections. The initiative was started by Keren Shemesh (31) from Ofakim, who manages the local Israel Tennis and Education Center.
Shemesh, who studied physical education, only took up tennis after her army service. "I fell in love with the sport," she says. "At first, I was hesitant about starting as a coach because it was a new field for me.
However, I discovered that I truly enjoy it and feel invigorated, even after a long day of work or reserve duty. This is exactly what I want to offer the mothers joining the groups." What can you tell us about your reserve duty? "I've been in reserve duty since the beginning of the war.
During the first six months, I had few opportunities to leave. In March, I was given the chance to manage the Ofakim branch of the Israel Tennis and Education Centers. Since it's close to where I serve, I usually come to the tennis center in the evenings.
The training sessions .