Helping to create a link between hitting balls and playing the GAME.
12/04/2022
My take on task simplification in tennis.
Michael Hurley on Twitter “My take on : Task simplification & manipulating constraints,in this case (equipment) in beginners tennis. Tennis has traditionally treated newcomers to the game as if they're incapable of PLAYING tennis until all the technical "fundamentals" are in place. I was guilty of this 🤦🏽♂.....
Trying to set an environment where learning to be aware of where your opponent is and take advantage of the opportunities this presents.
Finish in 10 seconds or less .... for older higher level players give them less time .Design GAMES not just drills.
30/01/2022
Character built over a lifetime. 21🏆 and still humble. If your looking for a role model in sports look no further.
Rafa Nadal : 21 Grands Chelems, 90 titres, 5 Coupes Davis, 2 Médailles d'or aux JO.
Most juniors/seniors like to stay on the baseline and smack the ball, get them out of their comfort zone and find what they don't like. Scoring system to encourage the skill,player gets a point if the force the opponent to volley & a bonus if they win the point.
Exploring different situations on the backhand.
The single best reaction from any box I've ever seen from Leylah Fernandez sister . This was during the break for the skinned knee .
Defending your 2nd serve is a 🗝 battle ground you MUST practice it.
Back at it today .
How to turn the point around when facing a big 1st serve . I just got schooled 🤦🏽♂️
Starting the point from different situations & observing the player's response to each situation.
The Circle of DOOM game.
Return of 2nd serve practice .
Quickly recognising your shot quality( good & bad ) can be the difference between winning and losing a point .