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How to design Tennis practices

Jun 28, 202410 min
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Designing Representative Tennis Practices: Key Strategies and Tools In this episode, Steve Whelan, also known as 'My Tennis Coach,' explains how he designs tennis practices that mimic real match scenarios. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear intention based on player feedback, previous experiences, and match observations. Steve introduces a practice game called 'Kryptonite' designed to help players identify and exploit their opponent's weaknesses. Key elements of his methodology include providing players with lots of information, high variability, decision-making opportunities, and movement solutions. He also promotes his Tennis Coach Academy membership for deeper insights and practical resources. Make sure to like, subscribe, and visit mytenniscoachin.com for more. 00:00 Introduction and Video Overview 00:39 Setting Clear Intentions for Practice 01:29 Designing the Kryptonite Game 03:06 Game Criteria and Player Interaction 04:38 Incorporating Variability in Practice 06:42 Tactical Decision Making and Movement Solutions 08:06 Conclusion and Membership Information
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