Players run around the court and perform a dynamic warm-up by doing basic physical exercises, such as high-knees, shoulder circles etc. Players then start the practice with simple drills based on ball control, such as bouncing the ball with the racket.
At the young age, tennis has to be fun so serious and intense drills are not appropriate for kids. During the warm up, coach has to pay attention to the quality of kids' warm-up to avoid injuries and improve athletic skills.
Four technical nightmares creep into club tennis every season. Here are the drills that banish them for good.
Indoor courts give players less time and less room. Help them sharpen their split step, shorten their swing and stay calm, and winter becomes a season of real progress.
A tiebreak is a short sprint where every point is worth the same as a break of serve. The players who win them are rarely the ones who hit hardest. Here is how to coach the patterns, habits and scoreboard thinking that win the big points.