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The Guide to Coaching Sport's objective is to "coach the coaches" so that  you can continue to help your child develop tennis skills. You will learn new techniques and drills that will enhance your child's ability to be successful. We cover practice organization, coaching philosophy, and other fundamentals. We do all of this with one underlying emphasis: MAKE THE GAME FUN! Our goal is not to turn your young player into a professional, but to give him or her the tools for success that will make the game more enjoyable for the both of you. If tennis is your game add this Web to your favorites right now.

 

Different players want to accomplish specific things. Some players would like to become elite novice competitors. Many of us would just like to have the opportunity to rally for six or seven hits. Weekend tennis players should not spend much time on perfecting certain shots such as the top spin or lob; however, the different grips are important aspects.

If you know the three different grips and understand the benefits of them, then you will become a decent player with limited practice. 

To become a top-notch player, you need to spend several hours trying to perfect the top spin. Also players at higher levels must master how to hit the ball when it is on it's upward flight. If you are only concerned with being the recreational player then you will probably want to focus more on hitting the ball when it is on it's way down. This will allow you to control your shots. Stay in the game . Have fun with the sport of a lifetime.

Links to articles about teaching and coaching youth tennis

  • Winning Tennis Psychology – the difference between champions and all the rest
  • Good Footwork - If you are to become a good tennis player, you must learn to move on the court.
  • Steps to Better Tennis - Relax and play better tennis. It is all in the way we breathe.
  • Doubles Strategy - Top players spend as little time in the one up, one back formation as possible. Why?
  • Tennis Strokes - When you learn the different grips and strokes you can become a good tennis player.
  • Approach Shot - One of the most important shots of the game.
  • Backhand Stroke - Here is where you should stay with the "basics."
  • Forehand Stroke - Stick with the basics here, too.
  • Lobs and Drop Shots - Have you ever tried ripping a winner off of someone's lob while you were 8 feet behind the baseline?
  • Serve - A consistent serve can be difficult to maintain.
  • Slice - The way a ball spins when hit in the game of tennis can greatly effect a large part of your game.
  • Topspin - Developing the ability to hit topspin ground strokes will drastically improve your game.
  • Volley - Keep it simple, no back-swings, try just to block the ball.
 
 

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