A Dilemma With an Injury...?

[winny.pinny]

I'm a senior in high school, playing my last year of competitive tennis before college. I've had a fairly successful high school tennis career, with two State tournaments and two Regional titles. However, this year, the challenge matches have been tough, and I'm one among four girls who are challenging for the fourth doubles position on Varsity.

My coach says that the only thing keeping me from taking the spot is that my new spin serve isn't consistent yet. So, I've been practicing at least one to two hours daily, just working on my serve. However, my elbow and wrist are starting to get really painful tendinitis as a result of this vigorous practice.

I've been wearing a brace, and I feel like I should stop and take a break for a while, but I'm also afraid if I stop practicing for the time it would take my injuries to heal, I'll fall behind the other contenders for the Varsity spot. I have to do something, because my game gets worse as the injury gets more painful.

Any ideas?