Coach rallies with player. Player alternates hitting forehand and catching/throwing forehand.
First athlete then tennis player. This phrase should be a priority for coaches working with young players.
Young players have to develop plenty of athletic skills to be able to become decent tennis players so early specialisation is an old and ineffective way to teach tennis.
Coaches should make sure that drills include development of tennis-specific and general skills at the same time to use 100 % of young players' possibilities to improve.
Tennis demands a unique combination of endurance, power, agility, and flexibility. Physical preparation determines how long careers last and how players perform when it matters most.
Ecological dynamics is transforming tennis coaching. This constraints-led approach develops adaptable, creative players who can solve problems in competition, not just execute drilled patterns.
The one-handed backhand is becoming rare, but when executed well, it remains one of tennis's most elegant and effective shots. Is it a dying art or a tactical advantage?
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