by Sarah stone | Jul 24, 2022 | Coaches Corner
The Method of “The Timing Correction” By Maxim Fillipov One of the most challenging aspects of the game to control in tennis is timing. Timing in tennis is the order of actions performed by a player before their racket hits the ball. Timing depends on technical,...
by Sarah stone | Jun 24, 2021 | Coaches Corner
Coaches love to fix things. Over the years, I have changed my approach to the way I go about improving a players game. As a young coach, I thought coaching was mainly about improving weaknesses, making sure there were no holes in my player’s game. For example, a...
by Sarah stone | Jun 20, 2021 | Coaches Corner
There is no magical formula guaranteeing that a player will become a professional tennis player. However, there are vital areas that must be addressed if they want to give themself their best chance at success. Many of us are pretty aware of what we need to be doing...
by Tom Rees | Jan 22, 2021 | Sports Performance
Circa 2016- The introduction of Craig O’Shannessy’s revolutionary research into how matches are won and lost signaled to the tennis world that the practice court environment was broken. The stats showed, and continue to show, that an overwhelming majority of points...
by Tom Rees | Dec 29, 2020 | Sports Performance
For better or for worse, on court coaching can undoubtedly alter the trajectory of a tennis match. Here are some key things to remember in striving to steer your player toward success during a changeover: Establish a Connection In Women’s tennis, successful coaching...
by Sarah stone | Aug 11, 2020 | Sports Performance
What do players think about during the change of ends? Some take out their pre-match notes, others put a towel over their head and some like to do some form of meditation. We asked WTA tour player Francesca Di Lorenzo what routines she goes through on the change of...
by Francesca Di Lorenzo | Jul 22, 2020 | Sports Performance
This week the WTCA asked WTA tour player Francesca Di Lorenzo a curly question! Having the confidence to hit the ball down the line is essential! Many players fall into the trap of playing the waiting game, sitting back in the cross-court rally waiting for their...
by Francesca Di Lorenzo | Jul 22, 2020 | Tennis Talk
It’s match day, you are playing someone that you feel like you should beat. What are some of the things/voices that come into your head ADDING pressure and what do you do to combat them, what’s your thought process for on paper should win matches? My mindset with...
by WTCA coach | Jul 11, 2020 | Coaches Corner
Many girls report to their coaches that when they win their parent/s will be in a better mood. Players suggest things such as “I get more attention when I win” and “My parents get really angry when I lose.” A supporting role is critical to a player’s success. Tennis...
by Sarah stone | Jul 11, 2020 | Coaches Corner
Let’s face it tennis can be a pretty expensive sport. Most of the time the player/coach relationship is one of mutual respect and many successful moments and achievements. However, there are those families and players who have invested a lot of time and money...
