Dear Tennis Enthusiast
Issue 4, October 2006
We would like to welcome our latest members from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and England; we hope you enjoy the content of this months newsletter. This month we continue our series of "Psyched Up Tennis Drills" and even a drill from the Pro Circuit. This month two new contributors add to the variety of articles on Global Sports Coaching. Ken Barton gives an insight into coaching adult beginners and designing a program that keeps these players in the game. Brenden Sharp outlines the International Tennis Federation's ITN program, which has now been adopted by 99 countries, and how it can benefit your coaching business.
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Current Tennis Articles
Players must understand that there is a skill to getting on top of your opponent, just as much as there is a skill in turning a match. That skill is understanding momentum. Momentum is the tempo of; or control that a player has in a match......read more>>
International Tennis Number
The International Tennis Federation's ITN program has been implemented in 99 countries around the world. This case study demonstrates how this player ratings system can benefit your coaching business.
Why Tennis Coaches are Failing Starter Adults
The number of adults participating in tennis is at best static, and is probably declining according to statistics and anecdotal evidence. This can be attributed to; Lifestyle issues – adults have less time available for recreation; Inflexible formats – traditional formats (Saturday afternoon) have been adversely impacted by longer working hours......more>>
Drills & Tips from the Pro Circuit [Part 2] - Tim Henman's Backhand Variety Drill
Tim Henman has been a great competitor on the men's tour for over a decade. In many ways he is the last player from an era when serve - volley and attacking tennis was the dominant style of play. He and his coach Paul Annocone used this drill to set up his approach shots during a baseline rally...read more>>
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