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The Method of “The Timing Correction”

The Method of “The Timing Correction”

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,...

The Method of “The Timing correction”

The Method of “The Timing correction”

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,...

COSTLY COACHING MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

COSTLY COACHING MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

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...

Feel Good Play Good

Feel Good Play Good

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...

Keys to On Court Coaching

Keys to On Court Coaching

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...

Dealing With Matches you ‘Should’ win on Paper

Dealing With Matches you ‘Should’ win on Paper

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...

Junior Parents – What is Your Role on the Team?

Junior Parents – What is Your Role on the Team?

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...

Players: Does Your Coach Really Care?

Players: Does Your Coach Really Care?

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 into...

The Simple Rule of Tennis – The Ball Must go in!

The Simple Rule of Tennis – The Ball Must go in!

It seems like a pretty basic premise; if you want to win a tennis match, the ball must land inside the court. However, time after time, coaching forums fail to state the obvious, which is the basic principle of tennis. Regardless of how technically sound a stoke is,...

Top 5 Things People Should Look For In A Coach

Top 5 Things People Should Look For In A Coach

It’s easy to find a tennis coach. But how do you know if they are the right choice, what should players be looking for when it comes to hiring a new coach? Although there is no magic formula and sometimes doing a few on-court sessions is the only way to evaluate the...

Match Preparation 5 Tips for Success

Match Preparation 5 Tips for Success

Matchday can be stressful for a lot of athletes. Tennis can be somewhat unpredictable; you might play the best match of your life and walk away second best. It's all about controlling the controllable. Of course, strategy and game plans are critical pieces of the...

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