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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...

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...

Are You Prepared Enough When it Comes to Losing/Failing?

Are You Prepared Enough When it Comes to Losing/Failing?

Failing on your terms.   Tennis is a very unique sport if we talk about losing. Tennis players lose more often than athletes playing other sports. Professional players play up to 30 or more tournaments per year and there is only one winner each week. More than...

7 WAYS TO ENHANCE RESILIENCE IN YOUNG TENNIS PLAYERS

7 WAYS TO ENHANCE RESILIENCE IN YOUNG TENNIS PLAYERS

By Jane Taylor Resilience is a skill that is essential for all young people to develop. According to Benard (2004),“…personal resilience strengths are the individual characteristics associated with healthy development and life success”(p.13). These personal strengths...

Finding the Right Path for your Player

Finding the Right Path for your Player

As coaches, it’s important to foster positive development and create a supportive environment for players. One of the first steps in helping to assure positive outcomes is understanding that every player is different. Mandy Wilson, a renowned coach and player, can...

Margie Zesinger: Becoming the Best Coach You Can Be

Margie Zesinger: Becoming the Best Coach You Can Be

Throughout her career Margie Zesinger has done extensive work as a female tennis coach. Her passion for teaching the game has allowed her to work with many top athletes and organizations, including coaching on the ITF pro-circuit and the WTA tour. She has worked...

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