Character drives talent !! Difference between top players and second tier What is the difference between the top National tennis players and those who are not? Below are a few observational points I’d like to share with you: 1. Attitude For me this is everything. There was a large variance on the level of attitude …
Here are guidelines and fundamental reminders of how to prepare for your tournament matches. Week Before – Win a lot of sets vs. players that you are favored to beat. Two Days prior to event – Finish toughest part of training and competition. Day before– Light workout (two hour) – sharpen tools only. Take ½ …
– by Steve Smith One short answer would be juniors change so often because pros do. Juniors do copy pros. A longer answer would be the role of the ‘buyer’, the ‘seller’ and the ‘taker’. The buyer is the parent(s). The ‘seller’ is the tennis coach. The ‘taker’ is the junior tennis player. Yes, as …
Attitude and competitive effort must be addressed as a priority over winning and losing. The process goals must be defined above result goals daily in order to have long term success. “You are in the process of winning or losing every day of your life, and it usually has very little to do with a …
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There are 7 primary target areas on the court. To be an effective player you need to be able to hit to them all. hobsonconsultingThirty two years of coaching and playing experience includes coaching at the Van Der Meer Academy, as a country’s National coach, coaching Davis Cup and Federation Cup teams, …
