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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Femininity by definition is: The quality or nature of the female sex (Merriam-Webster). Coaches who work with enough female players will inevitably run into an issue that can plague many careers, the fear of gaining too much muscle and getting ‘too big’. As women’s...
