In this drill player works on backhand control connected with solid footwork. Every ball in this pattern requires good amount of footwork so this drill automatically shows who is ready physically and mentally for this challenge. Coach should pay attention to player’s position, technical skills as also tactical decisions according to playing from different court areas. For more advanced players coach can set up zones as targets and end the set only if player hits these targets proper amount of times. This variation shows how player copes with necessary demands while being tired and under pressure.
On-court coaching is now fully legal, technology continues to advance, and the ATP calendar evolves. Here's what tennis coaches need to know for 2026.
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.
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