Lessons will follow a loosely structured format geared around strategies first, then technical issues needed to deploy the tactics.
By the end of the week you will have learnt the 3 P’s positions, placements and plays for both singles and doubles. This will give you a complete understanding of the game.
Based on your completed personal evaluation form (given to each player at the start of the week) we can then agree an improvement game plan for the week ahead.
Strategies and Tactics
• The 5 priorities
• Hitting through the window
• Shot combinations
• Doubles positioning
• When and how to poach in matches
• Tactical use of the lob
• Doubles match play patterns
• How to beat 2 baseliners
Strokes
Individual slow motion video analysis will help your understanding of the various stroke mechanics needed in a variety of game situations. Everything is then linked to playing the game and not learning technique in isolation.
Skill building
Drills throughout the week will cement your understanding and acccelerate your progress. Here are a selection below
• Target serve and return
• Deep ball rally drill
• Producing and playing short balls
• Slice approach drill
• Attacking returns
• Serve and volley drills
• Attackers versus defenders
• Taking control of the net
• dink doubles
Mental toughness drills
• Choking and how to avoid it
• Anger management, positive self talk
• Rituals
• Visualisation
• Playing in the zone
There will also be a rotating partner doubles tournament,plus lots of the best energetic fun drills I’ve learnt over a lifetime of both playing and coaching.
