This post looks at examples of common flaws and mistakes and then offers coaching suggestions on how to deal with mistakes and eradicate flaws.
This article is co-authored by Nick Jacques from Tennis New Zealand and Mark Tennant, a Director of inspire2coach.
Throwing Checklist for Developing the Serve
We use this checklist in our Developing the Serve CPD. The checklist helps coaches evaluate the overarm throw as part of developing the serve.
How to use vertical throwing to develop the serve
Do you get your kids practising overarm throwing to develop the serve? If you do, then you’ll know that there is a problem! Read on for Coaching Tips to get players vertically throwing to develop the serve and an activity that parents can do.
Quick Tip! Developing Topspin
As your players begin to develop more strength and hit the ball harder, they will need to also hit with more top spin. It can be difficult initially for young players to understand all of the advantages of top spin for them. We demonstrate how you can help players develop topspin. The key to this quick fix is to think about top spin in “levels” depending upon where you are on the court. Helping players with their top spin couldn’t be easier than with Nigel’s quick fix drill!
Quick Coaching Tip – Keeping the racket on the ball (Video)
In this tip i2c Director, Richard Marklow shares the quick coaching tip that he estimates he’s used most in his coaching career! It’s about making sure that you keep the racket on the ball for as long as you can.