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Tennis is life - covid 19 tennis video - it has affected us all in some way or form

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P5uTdwJOuso

Tennis Is Life It’s no accident that tennis uses the language of life. This is to thank those who made our return possible. Together we are stronger when we are United. ...

The sacrifice your body makes to get 20 grand slams

Why Your Child Should Pick Up A Tennis Racquet Today Why your child should pick up a tennis racquet today. Teaching kids to play tennis lets them play a sport that they can stick with for the next 30-40 years.

one for the memory books....

are you working on your front court game ? Lesson from the King.

Are you training enough or too much ?

How Much Should Junior Tennis Players Train? A common recommendation from International Tennis Federation (ITF) for junior tennis players: For 16-18 year old (advanced level): 3-4 hours a day, 5-6 times a week.

For every parent out there who have children who play sport….. read this !

EVERY PARENT OF A TALENTED KID SHOULD READ THIS: 70% of talented kids drop out of their sport before age 13 because of these reasons:

The reality is, 70% of all kids quit organized sports by the age of 13, and the number one reason they cite is that it is not fun anymore.
Personally, having been around the sports world for over 30 years now, growing up as a kid, competing professionally for 10 years, and now coaching, I have seen this first hand.

There can be a few reasons why kids drop out early:

1. Over zealous parents -
Parents are fueled by their talented kid to spend all their time and money on pursuing the kids sports career. They feel the more, the better, when in fact it’s that continual push that can at most times send their kid over the edge.
They also seem to panic when other kids the same age as theirs might be winning or doing better, so they make changes in coaches (-also known as 'coach hopping') and add on more tournaments.

2. Too much competition at a young age -
Burn out and over playing can occur at a very early age. Kid’s that compete too much and too early are in the 70% category of quitting a sport sooner than later.
Too much competition at a young age also means that they are not busy doing the things they should be doing more of, like athletic skill and technical development.

3. It’s not fun anymore -
The kid doesn’t enjoy playing anymore due to the loss of fun. They are always practicing or playing matches. Also, the pressure and more attention to simply ‘winning’ applied by coach an/or parent. The fun is simply drained out of it because of 'win at all cost' coaches and over-pressuring parents.
Kids also start to see their friends having more fun having more balance in their lives, playing other sports and going to friends houses, fun activities etc..
Always remember what the number 1 reason was why kids started to play a particular sport - because it’s FUN.

4. Too high expectations -
When a kid is extremely talented at a young age or showing great potential, a lot of parents will be constantly told how brilliant or great their kid is.
This is the mistake of society. Kids are put on pedestals way before they have earned it or should have.
Ridiculous as it may sound, but here in the United States, I have heard parents of kids under the age of 12 years talking to University and college coaches about getting their kid to go there!
A massive weight of expectation is placed on these kids shoulders the moment they win a tiny insignificant tournament or competition!

And while I’m on that subject, parents pulling their kids out of school before 14, what are you thinking? Give your kids Balance and Education for as long as possible!
It's understandable that Sometimes arrangements in time scheduling need to be made, but pulling a kid from the classroom permanently at these ages is more harm than good.

Over the past 10 years or so, I’ve had parents of immensely talented kids who they’ve pulled out of school, bring their kid to me, and what I mostly find is a kid who plays a sport pretty well, but hardly has any friends, balance in life or social skills!
I fear for the kid if they 'don't make it' in Tennis because it’s all they know.

Conclusion:
The most important thing as a parent or coach, is too always make sure the kid is having FUN.
I would recommend that both the parent and coach, provide the balance to this equation.
Parents, your role is simple: Just be there to lend unconditional love and support. Also, remember to let the coach, coach.
Have some integrity and patience, stop the coach hopping and thinking the grass is always greener when another kid does well.
Most of all - Let you kid decide if they still find it fun. It should be their choice.

Coaches, make sure the vital stages of athlete/player development are adhered too. Don’t get caught up in the demands or pressures of the kid playing tournaments every weekend.

Remember: Develop the Athlete before the player. But most important of all, help develop their enjoyment for the game as well as life skills.

Stay the course. Enjoy the journey.

- Allistair McCaw

Rafa's stats against the the Top 20 ! Scary good.

The best points on the dirt from Madrid....Nadal the King of Madrid and Barcelona....whats next ?

2013 Mutua Madrid Open Hot Shot Countdown Watch day 2 of Rome live online Monday at TennisTV.com.

Tennis Tricks with Matthew Ebden - move over Mansour Bahrami....a new tennis magician is evolving !


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APYpYA-rGVA

Tennis Trick Shots with Matt Ebden - How Ridiculous How Ridiculous team up with Australian Tennis Player Matt Ebden to bring you Tennis Trick Shots! Watch out for Matt in the Australian Open 2013 starting on t...

When you win, you must jump into the pool !

Rafa again for the 8th time !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAYCvAgy65w

Rafael Nadal Wins Barcelona Open Title Then Jumps into Swimming Pool www.rafaelnadalfans.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ #!/RafaelNadalFC Facebook: Rafael Nadal Fans https://www.facebook.com/rafaelnadalfc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0xR1agkVZ8

Rafa and title number 8 in Barcelona..

Can you do a tweener ?

Barcelona 2013 Sunday Final Nadal Hot Shot Rafael Nadal tracks down a lob with a tweener and goes on to win the point against Nicolas Almagro in Sunday's hot shot from the Barcelona final. Watch more ...

Czech Team 1980 and Czech Team 2012

Davis Cup 2012
Česko - Španělsko
Praha

Ivo Minář, Lukáš Rosol, Radek Štěpánek, Tomáš Berdych, Jaroslav Navrátil, Pavel Korda, Jan Kodeš, Pavel Složil, Tomáš Šmíd, Ivan Lendl

© Česká sportovní / Pavel Lebeda (sport-pics.cz)

The moment - Radek wins the Davis Cup for Czech Republic 1st time in 32 years !

Davis Cup 2012
Česko - Španělsko
Praha

Radek Štěpánek

© Česká sportovní / Pavel Lebeda (sport-pics.cz)

Best 10 shots from the best 8 in the world ! Enjoy the half volley open stance Federer backhand down the line..... can you do that ?

London Finale 2012 Final Hot Shot Top 10 Countdown Watch a countdown of the Top 10 Hot Shots from the 2012 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London. Watch more video at http://www.tennistv.com/

The other King in action - Fed - beautiful majestic ball striking on the Red Dirt - watch how Fed moves....like a Cat !!! incredible....

Roger Federer's First Practice On Roland Garros 2012 [HD] Rogers first Roland Garros practice 2012

That is what I call incredible explosive racket head speed - ball striking at its best !!! The undisputed king of Dirt Rafa in full motion

Roland Garros 2012: Rafael Nadal's First Practice Roland Garros 2012: Rafael Nadal's First Practice

What it takes to become a 16 Time Grand Slam Champion ! Yes and some talent involved too...the rest is history....

Federer training video Video of Federer training as a jr. Has some footwork drills, plyometric exercises, etc.

Greatest Tennis Rivalry ever ?

Nadal and Federer Rivalry In ATP World Tour Uncovered The Nadal-Federer rivalry is profiled in season 3, episode 14 of ATP World Tour Uncovered.

The best tennis serve lesson you will ever see - is your serve in the trophy position ? Have a mentality like Rafa, never stop learning in tennis ! Always try and improve !

Rafa Nadal, Uncle Toni and Oscar Borras. The Anatomy of a Service Change. How Rafa increased his serve by 19MPH in 2010. Go To www.tennisoxygen.com for more videos!

learn from the world number 1 on how he practises before his matches - Novak in full flight !

Novak Djokovic at Sony Ericsson 2012 Novak Djokovic practicing at Sony Ericsson 2012

Forehand - learning to hit it ' pure' with Fed and Andy

Tennis instruction: Forehand secrets coiling and uncoiling From tennisoxygen.com WARNING ! This is one of my first videos and when I use to say "Right There" a lot. It is a little annoying sorry!. Thanks for watching Christophe.