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Build
Your Game
Tactical Analysis -
Drills
The following are a few drills you can do to
help you find out how good you are, compared
to a pro. If you can perform the following
different movements and shots consistently,
you are a very good player.
The On-court Session: These
are essential for every player to be able to
perform.
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Running and hitting.
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Run, then hit on the jump (land with
balance).
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Jumping on the forehand, open stance
(off and land on the dominant leg).
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The extra step (wide serve and passing
shots/triangle).
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Return of serve: positioning, following
the swing & approaches.
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Cut on the volleys.
David Sammel's Coaching Philosophy In Brief
Paint the
dream then leave it in the sub-conscience to do the
work. The good performance coach : -
- has
imagination and should get inside the pupil's head.
- thinks in pictures he/she can explain, which means
teaching in powerful images and colourful stories.
- never gives pupils the obvious. Some of the best
coaching is by brief, throw-away comments not long
verbal onslaughts.
- should sometimes not coach, as such, but just let
the pupil play. Encourage 'the beautiful game', the
joy of playing tennis - it can help to keep
perspective.
by David
Sammel
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