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REGISTRO PROFESIONAL DE TENIS
The RPT was founded and developed in Spain and has now trained more than 50,000
coaches worldwide in the past 20 years. The success of Spanish Tennis over this
period of time is unparalleled and it is on this success that the teaching methods and
systems of the RPT are based. Spain has not just produced a world-class player
"every so often" but consistently over the years and this can only be done if there is
a solid coaching programme throughout the country and a system that allows these
coaches to develop their own players.
The RPT is integral to this system in Spain, in fact all the private Tennis Academies in
Spain use RPT coaches including Sanchez-Casal Academy and the Ferrero Academy,
19 of Spain’s top 20 players are trained by RPT coaches including Tony Nadal, coach
to Rafael Nadal, Antonio Cascales coach to Juan Carlos Ferrero and Davis Cup Captain
Emilio Sanchez-Vicario. With this background and this success it is not surprising that
the RPT is the fastest growing coaching organization in the world today.
REGISTRO PROFESIONAL DE TENIS
 1989 Madrid, RPT was founded
 1997 London, RPT Europe was established
 2000 Mexico, RPT Latin America was created
 2002 Hong Kong, RPT Asia was formed
 2013 Florida, RPT America will be launched (USA and Canada)
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This new concept in integral coaching consists of the
4 pillars of learning which have been united, intertwined and
interconnected so that any individual can achieve their
Ideal Performance State
te - technico
ta – tactico
fi - fisico
me - mental
The 4 Components for the Coach and the Player
THE COACH
Zone 1: Professional Ability
Qualifications, training, experience, vision
Strengths and weaknesses
Zone 2: Personal Image
Physical, cleanliness, organisation,
punctuality
Zone 3: Technology
Computer, video, web, material and
teaching aids
Zone 4: Facility
Court, changing rooms, offices, shops
Zone 5: Relations
Type of relationship with customers and
colleagues
THE COACH
Zone 1: Planning
Goals: Long, medium and short term
What do I get from my students?
Finance: control, monitoring, reporting
Zone 2: Teaching Philosophy
System: Global or analytical
Individual & Group teaching: advantages and
disadvantages
Zone 3: Preparation
Court, material, teaching aids, work plan/written
Rituals to get good habits
Zone 4: Service
Establish service level
Basic, expected, additional, excellent
Zone 5: Communication
Verbal, nonverbal and kinesthetic
Effective communication
THE COACH
Zone 1: Performance/Energy
Recovery: 7/8 hours
Break every 2 hours
Zone 2: Nutrition
5 meals a day
I need/want: 75/25 Rule
Zone 3: Hydration
Water, juices and other drinks
I Need / Want: 75/25 Rule
Zone 4: Equipment
Courts, balls, racket, strings, footwear, clothing
Zone 5: Physical status
The physical energy barrier is fatigue
Fitness levels
Total energy = Fitness
THE COACH
Zone 1: Passion
Personal reality: where you are and where you go
Determines the level and depends on you
Zone 2: Attitude
Knowledge, energy, enthusiasm, patience
Purpose: clear and deep to determine the
intensity
Zone 3: Motivation
Generated in the language.
Emotional state: positive or negative (ratio 3 / 1)
Emotions / Determine the quality
Zone 4: Discipline
Balance: daily work, consistency, confidence
Concentration: focus on the here and now
(present, not the past and not the future)
Zone 5: Commitment
Available time
Energy
THE IDEAL PERFORMANCE STATE
THE PLAYER
Zone 1: Benchmarks
5 Actions
Initation, preparation, attack, contact and finish
Zone 2: Mechanical strength
Types of grips: Influence point of contact & finish
Zone 3: Teaching
3 Functions: Demonstrate, mechanise & execute
Zone 4: Individual help
Players rotate around the Pro
Pro rotates around the players
Reciprocal technical work with a single goal
Zone 5: Difficulty of the exercise
5 Rules: hand/racket, net distance/players,
type of ball, player movement and full
implementation/technical information
THE PLAYER
Zone 1: Priorities of the shot
Putting the ball in play
Direction
Depth
Spin
Power
Zone 2: Direction
Lines and net
Down the line and crosscourt
Zone 3: Depth
Court zones
Height of the ball / Distances
Zone 4: Decision Making
Reading the opponent
Decisions:
Zone 5: Playing a point
Tools: serve, return, rally, finish
THE PLAYER
Zone 1: Split
Body position: balance
Reading opponent
Reading the ball
Zone 2: Adjust or displacement
Situation: the player controls the ball or the ball
controls the player
Find the position: feet, hand and racket
Movement: forward, lateral and backwards
Zone 3: Support
Groundstrokes: closed/open/inside out
Volleys: 6 footwork positions
Zone 4: Type of force
Force arm/body
Mechanical Strength: Arm & Racket
Physical Strength: Levers of the body
Zone 5: Recovery
Depending on the stroke made
Baseline/Mid court /Net
THE PLAYER
Zone 1: Environment of the player
Fun, physical activity, social, competitive
Zone 2: Learning
States: mental, practical, automatic
Rules: read, hear, see, ask, do, teach
Zone 3: Talent
Talent, motivation, attitude
Zone 4: Reinforcement & Punishment
Activity, attention, tangible
Zone 5: Mental routines
Emotional control at the end of the point,
positive/negative attitude, visualise, walk,
control of eyes, control of breathing, control
pressure of the hand on the racket, rituals for
the serve/return, towel to relax/touch the fence,
relax the dominant hand
THE IDEAL PERFORMANCE STATE
INTRODUCTION
The physical element is the key to the development of the whole programme.
Without a solid, fundamental athletic base a players potential will always be
limited.
The physical base is the 1st element to be developed as a players technical skill will
be determined by the players physical capability.
The technical skills is the 2nd element and this in turn will dictate the players tactical
options.
The 3rd stage is tactical awareness and without this understanding the mental phase
of the game will never be allowed to adopt its full potential
The 4th stage is the ability to manage mental toughness
BUILDING A PLAYER
Mental
Tactical
Technical
Physical
THE FOUR PILLARS OF LEARNING
Static
Groundstrokes
Percentage Tennis
Ready Position
Lateral Movement
Volleys
Risk and Reward
Breath out at Contact
Forward Movement
Smash
Backward Movement
Lob
Low Risk
Awareness
Combination
Drop Shot
Medium Risk
Positive Physical Response
Half Volley
High Risk
Control of Eyes
Cut Contact
Approach Shot
Rituals
Return of Serve
Single Shot
Positive Self Talk
Flat Serve
Dual Shot
Accepting Victory
Handling Defeat
Slice Serve
Multiple Shots
Focus
Topspin Serve
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PHYSICAL
CORE FEEDING PATTERN
Static
Lateral
Forward
Backward
Combination
Variations
How wide?
How short?
How deep?
Stroke combinations
PHYSICAL
FINDING THE CORRECT POSITION
• Roll the ball wide to the right
and kick with the inside of the
right foot
• Roll the ball wide to the left and
kick with the inside of the left
foot.
• Roll the ball wide to the right
and kick with the inside of the
left foot
• Roll the ball wide to the left and
kick with the inside of the right
foot
• Recover back to ready position
between each feed
PHYSICAL
FINDING THE CORRECT POSITION
• Roll the ball short to the right
and kick with the inside of the
right foot
• Roll the ball short to the left
and kick with the inside of the
left foot.
• Roll the ball short to the right
and kick with the inside of the
left foot
• Roll the ball short to the left
and kick with the inside of the
right foot
• Recover back to ready position
between each feed
PHYSICAL
FINDING THE CORRECT POSITION
• Roll the ball deep to the right
and kick with the inside of the
right foot
• Roll the ball deep to the left
and kick with the inside of the
left foot.
• Roll the ball deep to the right
and kick with the inside of the
left foot
• Roll the ball deep to the left
and kick with the inside of the
right foot
• Recover back to ready position
between each feed
PHYSICAL
FINDING THE CORRECT POSITION
• Vary feeds in direction and
depth
• Recover back to ready position
between each feed
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TECHNICAL STROKES
Forehand Volley
• Continental Grip
Backhand Volley
• Continental Grip
Forehand Groundstroke
• Eastern Grip
• Semi-Western Grip
• Western Grip
Backhand Groundstroke
• One-handed
• Two-handed
Volley Footwork
• Forehand
• Backhand
Service
• Flat
• Slice
• Topspin
EASTERN FOREHAND
EASTERN FOREHAND
Place your hand flat against the strings and slide it down to the grip; put the racket
flat on a table, close your eyes, and pick it up; or shake hands with the racket. These
are just a few of the tricks you can use to find an Eastern forehand grip. The more
technical way is to hold the racket in a Continental grip and then turn your hand
clockwise (anti-clockwise for lefties), so that the base knuckle of your index finger
slides over one bevel.
ADVANTAGE :
This is generally considered the easiest grip for learning the forehand. It’s versatile,
allowing the player to brush up the back of the ball for topspin or flatten out the
shot for more power and penetration. It’s easy to switch quickly to other grips from
the Eastern, making it a wise choice for players who like to come to the net.
DISADVANTAGE
:
The strike zone is higher and farther out in front than with the Continental grip, but
it’s still not a great option for returning high shots. An Eastern forehand can be very
powerful and penetrating, but because it tends to be a flatter stroke it can also be
inconsistent, making it difficult to sustain in long rallies. It’s not the best choice for
players looking to put a lot of topspin on their shots and outlast their opponents.
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SEMI-WESTERN FOREHAND
SEMI-WESTERN FOREHAND GRIP
Moving your knuckle one more bevel clockwise (anti-clockwise for lefties) from the
Eastern forehand grip puts you in a semi-Western grip. This has become a prevalent
grip for power baseliners on the pro tours, and many teaching pros encourage their
students to use it.
ADVANTAGE :
The semi-Western allows a player to apply more topspin to the ball than the Eastern
forehand grip, giving the shot greater safety and control, especially on lobs and short
angles. Still, you can drive through the ball with this grip to hit a flat drive for a
winner or passing shot. It also affords a player the option of taking a bigger swing at
the ball since the topspin will help keep it in the court. With a strike zone higher and
farther out in front of the body than the Eastern forehand, it’s good for controlling
and being aggressive with high shots.
DISADVANTAGE :
You can run into trouble returning low balls. Since the grip naturally closes the racket
face, forcing you to swing up from underneath the ball, it can be difficult to return
lower shots. This, along with having to make a significant grip change to get to the
Continental for a volley, is why so many power baseliners are uncomfortable coming
to the net.
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WESTERN FOREHAND
WESTERN FOREHAND GRIP
From a semi-Western grip, shift your knuckle one more bevel clockwise (anticlockwise for lefties), and you’ve got a full Western grip. Looking down at the racket,
your knuckle should be on the very bottom of the grip. This puts your palm almost
completely under the racket. Clay-court specialists and players who hit with heavy
topspin favour this grip.
ADVANTAGE :
This is an extreme grip that puts a lot of action on the ball. The positioning of the
wrist forces the racket to whip up the back of the ball severely, generating
tremendous topspin. You can hit the ball well above net level and it will still drop
into the court. The resulting shot will usually have a high and explosive bounce,
pushing your opponent behind the baseline. The strike zone is higher and farther out
in front than all other forehand grips. The ability to handle high balls is what makes
this grip so popular with clay-courters and juniors.
DISADVANTAGE :
Low balls can be murder. That’s why professionals with this grip generally don’t do
well on faster surfaces, where the ball stays low after the bounce. Also, you need
tremendous racket-head speed and wrist strength to generate adequate pace and
spin. Otherwise, your shots will land short and your opponents can attack them. For
some, it’s also difficult to flatten shots out, so putting balls away becomes a
problem. And just as with the semi- Western, transitioning to the net and hitting an
effective first volley is a major challenge.
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EASTERN BACKHAND
EASTERN BACKHAND GRIP
From a Continental grip, shift your knuckle one bevel anti-clockwise (clockwise for
lefties) so that it’s on the very top of the grip. If you drilled a nail through that
knuckle, it would go right through the centre of the grip (just don’t try that at home).
ADVANTAGE :
As with the Eastern forehand, this is a versatile grip that provides good stability for
the wrist. You can roll the ball for some spin or hit through it for a more penetrating
drive. Some players can slice with an Eastern grip, but if not, a subtle grip change
over to the Continental is easy enough to do. This grip also can be used for a kick
serve, and it makes the transition to the net for volleys a relatively smooth one.
DISADVANTAGE :
While solid for handling low balls, an Eastern backhand grip is not ideal for hitting
topspin shots from around the shoulders. It can be difficult to control these balls,
and many times a player is forced to slice them back defensively. You see this most
often when players return kick serves that jump up high in the strike zone.
TWO HANDED BACKHAND
TWO-HANDED BACKHAND GRIP
There’s no doubting the popularity of this grip, but there is some debate about the
ideal way to position both hands. One of the most accepted ways is to hold the
racket in your dominant hand with a Continental grip. Then take your non-dominant
hand and put it above your playing hand in a Eastern forehand grip.
ADVANTAGE:
This is an excellent choice for players who aren’t strong enough to hit a one-handed
backhand. A more compact stroke than the one-hander, the two-hander relies on
shoulder rotation and an efficient swing to provide power. That’s why it’s particularly
effective on the return of serve. It’s also good on low shots, and the extra arm lets
you power through on balls that are at shoulder level.
DISADVANTAGE:
Because both hands are on the racket, the two-hander limits a player’s reach. So
doing anything with wide shots can be tough, especially since it’s difficult to rotate
your upper body when stretched. Also, two-handers can become dependent on
topspin. Hitting an effective slice calls for extending through the shot with a steady
front shoulder. This is unnatural for two-handers, who are taught to open their hips
and rotate their shoulders. Taking the non-dominant hand off the racket to hit the
slice or volley is also troubling for many two-handers; it’s the reason why they’re
generally not comfortable at the net.
CONTINENTAL GRIP
The Continental is the one grip that you can use for every shot, but that hasn’t been
standard practice since the days of long pants and skirts. The Continental is used primarily
for serves, volleys, overheads, slices, and defensive shots. Find the Continental by putting
the base knuckle of your index finger on bevel No. 1, which puts the V created by your
thumb and forefinger on top of the handle. Lefties put the knuckle on bevel No. 4.
ADVANTAGE:
Hitting with the Continental grip on the serve and overhead is standard, as it allows your
forearm and wrist to naturally pronate through contact. This results in a more explosive
and versatile shot with the least amount of stress on the arm. It’s also the preferred grip
on volleys since it provides a slightly open racket face for underspin and control. Since you
need quick hands at the net, having the same grip for forehand and backhand volleys is
also crucial. As mentioned, your grip affects the angle of the racket face. The more closed
the face, the higher and farther in front of your body your strike zone should be for proper
contact. Since the racket face is relatively square on a Continental grip, for ground strokes
the strike zone is low and to the side of the body. That’s why it’s helpful for defensive
shots, low balls, and wide balls that you’re late on.
DISADVANTAGE :
You can hit flat or with slice using the Continental, but it’s tough to put topspin on the ball.
That means hitting with power and keeping the ball in play requires you to aim the shot
just above net level, leaving you little margin for error. And without that safety spin,
returning a ball out of your strike zone can be difficult. So lack of consistency is often a
problem.
FOREHAND VOLLEY
1st Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player catch the ball
without it bouncing and throw it back to their partner. Player
should keep the wrist laid back.
2nd Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back
without it bouncing to their partner using the palm of the hand.
3rd Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back
without it bouncing to their partner holding the racket at the top of
the grip.
4th Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back
without it bouncing to their partner holding the racket at the
bottom of the grip from a ball that is thrown to them.
Teaching Points
Contact Point @ M1
Check and step
Back foot open and loaded
Weight transfer to front foot
to cut angle
U shape take back
Shoulders level
Racket elbow away from
body
Racket hand level with ball
height
Torso facing into court after
contact
Racket shoulder in front of
body @ M2
Take back as one unit Racket always on same side
of body
Wrist laid back - Hand always
in front.
BACKHAND VOLLEY
1st Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player catch the ball
without it bouncing and throw it back to their partner. Player
should keep the wrist laid back.
2nd Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back
without it bouncing to their partner using the back of the hand.
3rd Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back
without it bouncing to their partner holding the racket at the top of
the grip.
4th Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back
without it bouncing to their partner holding the racket at the
normal grip.
Teaching Points
Contact Point @ M1
Check and step
Back foot open and loaded
Weight transfer to front foot
to cut angle
U shape take back Shoulders level
Racket elbow away from
body
Racket hand level with ball
height
Torso facing into court after
contact
Racket shoulder in front of
body @ M2
Take back as one unit
Racket always on same side
of body
Back arm split for balance
and power.
FOOTWORK VARIATIONS
FOREHAND
1. Split step and pivot
2. Split step, step sideways with right leg
3. Split step, step sideway with right leg then across with left leg
4. Split step, left leg step-away from right leg
5. Split step, left leg step away then right leg steps behind
BACKHAND
1. Split step and pivot
2. Split step, step sideways with left leg
3. Split step, step sideway with left leg then across with right leg
4. Split step, right leg step-away from left leg
5. Split step, right leg step away then left leg steps behind
FOREHAND GROUNDSTROKE
1st Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player catch the ball after it
has bounced and throw it back to their partner. The player should
follow through with the hand by the side of the ear with the palm
facing outwards.
2nd Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball with the
palm of their hand after it has bounced back their partner. The
player should follow through with the hand by the side of the ear
with the palm facing outwards.
3rd Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back after
it has bounced back to their partner holding the racket half way
down the grip. The player should follow through with the hand by
the side of the ear with the palm facing outwards.
4th Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back after
it has bounced to their partner holding the racket at the bottom of
the grip. The player should follow through with the hand by the
side of the ear with the palm facing outwards.
Teaching Points
Hips rotate into court
Legs working together to
push up
High elbow after follow
through
Extend to M2
Back foot load
Follow through over to hip
Ball spin, height and depth
Push and lift with shoulder
Looking at ball over front
shoulder
Back foot/hip behind ball
before bounce
Open or neutral stance.
ONE HANDED BACKHAND GROUNDSTROKE
1st Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player catch the ball after it
has bounced and throw it back to their partner. The player should
follow through with the fingertips pointing to the sky and the hand
parallel to the sideline.
2nd Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball with the
palm of their hand after it has bounced back to their partner. The
player should follow through with the tip of the racket pointing to
the sky and the racket head parallel to the sideline.
3rd Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back after
it has bounced back to their partner holding the racket half way
down the grip. The player should follow through with the tip of the
racket pointing to the sky and the racket head parallel to the
sideline.
4th Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back after
it has bounced back to their partner holding the racket at the
bottom of the grip. The player should follow through with the tip of
the racket pointing to the sky and the racket head parallel to the
sideline.
Teaching Points
Contact point M1
Looking at ball over shoulder
Racket hand, see back of
hand @ contact
Full extension to M2
Rotate high to M3 follow
through
Maintain shoulder and elbow
in front
Racket butt into ball before
contact
Take back on same side of
body
Torso facing into court after
contact
Ball spin, height, and depth Vertical racket @ M3
Push and lift with shoulder Rotate back hip/leg after
extension to recover
TWO HANDED BACKHAND GROUNDSTROKE
1st Progression
Start from the ready position. Holding the wrist of their dominant
hand with their other hand have the player catch the ball after it
has bounced and throw it back to their partner The player should
follow through with the hands finishing on the opposite shoulder
2nd Progression
Start from the ready position. Holding the wrist of their dominant
hand with their other hand have the player hit the ball after it has
bounced and throw it back to their partner using the back of the
hand. The player should follow through with the hands finishing on
the opposite shoulder.
3rd Progression
Start from the ready position. Holding the racket with both hands
halfway down the grip have the player hit the ball back to their
partner. The player should follow through with the hands finishing
on the opposite shoulder.
4th Progression
Start from the ready position. Have the player hit the ball back after
it has bounced back to their partner holding the racket with both
hands at the bottom of the grip. The player should follow through
with the hands finishing on the opposite shoulder.
Teaching Points
Racket take back U shape
Look at ball over front
shoulder. Back foot loaded
Racket head drop
Racket butt pointing at ball
before contact
Front shoulder & elbow in
front @ contact
Maintain triangle shape of
arms
Push and lift with back arm
shoulder
Look at ball over front
shoulder
As one unit for take back Push and lift with back
shoulder. Vertical racket take
back Rotation of hips into
contact.
SERVICE
1st Progression
Have the player stand sideways. Throw the ball up with their nonplaying hand and then catch the ball with their dominant hand with
the arm fully stretched and then throw the ball over the net
finishing with the thumb on the thigh.
2nd Progression
Have the player stand sideways. Throw the ball up with their nonplaying hand and then hit the ball with their dominant hand with
the arm fully stretched and then throw the ball over the net
finishing with the thumb on the thigh.
3rd Progression
Have the player stand sideways. Throw the ball up with their nonplaying hand and hit the ball holding the racket half way down the
grip with the arm fully stretched. The follow through should finish
with the thumb on the thigh.
4th Progression
Have the player stand sideways. Throw the ball up with their nonplaying hand and hit the ball holding the racket at the bottom of
the grip with the arm fully stretched. The follow through should
finish with the thumb on the thigh.
Teaching Points
Power Position
Hips into court
Legs working together to
push up into contact
Shoulder and elbow in front
@ contact
Torso facing into court after
contact
Racket shoulder rotate back
Follow through racket hand
thumb to opposite hip
Non racket hand @ tummy
@ contact
Racket butt into court @
drive
Pronate later than Top Spin
serve
ERROR DETECTION CHART
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PRIORITIES OF TECHNICAL ERROR CORRECTION
Balance
Grip
Contact Point
Full Extension
Preparation
VOLLEY CORRECTIVE TECHNIQUES
 Errors: Volleys
o Incorrect Grip
o Balance
o Contact Point
o Swing
o Uses same side of racket
 Corrections
o Incorrect Grip
o Pen
o Balance
o Stand on one foot
o Contact Point
o Freeze at contact
o Swing
o Stand against fence
o Uses same side of racket
o Ribbon on throat of racket
GROUNDSTROKE CORRECTIVE TECHNIQUES
 Errors: Groundstrokes
o Incorrect Grip
o Balance
o Ready Position
o Contact Point
o Preparation
 Corrections
o Incorrect Grip
o Pen
o Balance
o Cap on head
o Ready Position
o Goalkeeper
o Contact Point
o Double hit
o Preparation
o Point tip of racket to sky
SERVICE CORRECTIVE TECHNIQUES
 Errors: Service
o Grip
o Balance
o Ball Toss
o Contact Point
o Preparation
 Corrections
o Grip
o Pen
o Balance
o Count to 3
o Ball Toss
o Ice Cream Cone
o Contact Point
o Trap Ball on Fence
o Preparation
o 90/90 Freeze
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INDIVIDUAL HELP
3 players option 1
Hand feeding
3 Players option 2
Racket feeding
INDIVIDUAL HELP
3 players option 3
Rallying
3 Players option 4
Rallying
INDIVIDUAL HELP
4 Players option 1
Hand feeding
4 Players option 2
Racket feeding
INDIVIDUAL HELP
4 players option 3
Rallying
4 Players option 4
Rallying
INDIVIDUAL HELP
4 Players option 1
Hand feeding
4 Players option 2
Racket feeding
INDIVIDUAL HELP
4 Players option 1
Rallying
4 Players option 2
Rallying
INDIVIDUAL HELP
5 Players option 1
Hand feeding
4 Players option 2
Racket feeding
INDIVIDUAL HELP
5 Players option 3
Rallying
5 Players option 2
Rallying
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Tracking the Ball
SINGLES TACTICS
Coach feeds from the control end of
court into marked zones.
Player calls to anticipate bounce into
zone prior to return.
Progress into rallies or game.
Teaching points;
• Early perception.
• Movement.
• Appropriate return from zone.
1
2
3
player
Defence – Rally – Attack
SINGLES TACTICS
Coach feeds from the control end of court
into marked zones.
Player calls to anticipate bounce into
zone prior to return.
Player returns appropriate shot
Progress into rallies or game
Teaching points;
• Appropriate return from zone,
ie depth, angle, spin, height, pace
• Early perception.
• Improve defence.
Attack
Rally
Defence
player
Rally – Opportunity – Kill
Coach feeds from the control end of court
into marked zones.
SINGLES TACTICS
coach
Player calls to anticipate bounce into
zone prior to return.
Player returns appropriate shot.
Progress into rallies or game.
Adjust the zone sizes.
Teaching points;
• Appropriate return from zone,
ie depth, angle, spin, height, pace
• Early perception.
• Improve rally / defence.
• Improve opportunity.
Kill
Opportunity
Rally
player
Black Hole
Coach feeds from the control end of
court
SINGLES TACTICS
coach
Player returns appropriate shot away
from the zone.
Progress into rallies or game.
Adjust the zone size.
Teaching points;
• Appropriate return from zone,
ie depth, angle, spin, height.
• Shot selection.
player
Channels
Coach feeds from the control end of court
SINGLES TACTICS
coach
Player returns appropriate shot into
Zones, but not the same zone twice
in a row.
Progress into rallies or game.
Adjust the zone sizes.
Teaching points;
• Appropriate return into zone,
ie depth, angle, spin, height, pace.
• A clear distinction for shot played.
• Early perception.
• Early shot selection.
player
Return of Serve
Coach serves.
Player returns appropriate shot.
SINGLES TACTICS
coach
Player returns 1st service
into baseline zone.
Player returns 2nd service
into angled zones.
Progress into rallies or game.
Adjust the zone sizes.
Teaching points;
• Appropriate return from zone,
ie depth, angle, spin, height, pace.
• Early perception.
• Develop an understanding of
• attack and defence.
2S
1S
player
Block the Court
Change the area of play
Coach and player rally away from the
marked zones.
Progress into rallies or game.
Adjust which zones to use.
SINGLES TACTICS
coach
Teaching points;
• Appropriate return from zone,
ie depth, angle, spin, height, pace.
• A clear distinction for shot played.
• Early perception.
This example;
Coach has to play all returns deep.
Coach has an attack zone, and
a defence/opportunity zone.
Player has defence/opportunity
zones.
player
Decide Early the Tactic
SINGLES TACTICS
Player rally to markers, White, Green,
Blue and Yellow..
Player must call which marker prior
to hitting the ball.
Earlier tactical decision.
Progress into rallies or game.
Teaching points;
• Appropriate hitting to marker,
ie depth, angle, spin, height, pace.
• A clear distinction for shot played.
• Early perception.
player
Anchor
By blocking out one half of the court
one player has to keep the ball into
that section only, which encourages
the other player to start moving
their opponent around more and
putting them under pressure.
Any section of the court can be
made a no go are to help develop
attacking tennis from all parts of
the court
SINGLES TACTICS
Points Make Prizes
SINGLES TACTICS
Service practice 3 points are awarded
for serves down the centre or wide, 2
points for deep and 1 point for
anywhere else in the service box.
Power can also be measured by
where the ball bounces for a second
time. I point behind the baseline,
2 points within 2 feet of the fence
and 3 points for hitting the fence
before the second bounce.
This may be varied on age, ability
and how near the fence is to
the baseline.
3
2
1
3
3
2
1
3
Battle of the Backhands
Both players practice trying to hit
the ball into the backhand corner
as this is most players’ weakness.
70% of all groundstrokes are
forehands.
Play for the point – if a player hits
a backhand they lose the point.
The player must recover around
the marker after each stroke.
SINGLES TACTICS
Target Tennis
One player tries to maintain the
rally whilst the other tries to hit
the target areas scoring a point
for each time they succeed.
SINGLES TACTICS
SINGLES TACTICS
Clockwork
The players stand opposite a
partner at regular intervals
around the court. They then start
the rally and slowly move
clockwise around the court
keeping the rally going.
Each shot is therefore a different
depth and a different angle.
Repeat the exercise
anti-clockwise.
moving
Stay in the Shade
The net player must keep their
volleys deep into the shaded
area.
The baseline player can only hit
into the shaded area near the
net.
This will encourage the use of
spins and angles to develop
passing shots.
SINGLES TACTICS
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Key Points
Returner or one back
Space between players
Returner’s partner
Ideal place to volley winner
into
Space between net players
Position for approach and
volleyer
DOUBLES TACTICS
The 2 Ball Drill
Teaching Points :
• Feeding quality
• Feeding rhythm
• Meeting the volley
DOUBLES TACTICS
Feed
DOUBLES TACTICS
The 4 Ball Drill
Teaching Points :
Feed
• Feeding quality
• Feeding rhythm
• Meeting the volley
• Movement
• Recovery
• Back volleyer responsible
2
3
4
1
DOUBLES TACTICS
The 6 Ball Drill
Teaching Points :
Feed
• Feeding quality
• Feeding rhythm
• Meeting the volley
• Movement
• Recovery
2
3
4
1
• Back volleyer responsible
5 lob
6 lob
The Movement Shift Drill
Part 1
DOUBLES TACTICS
Teaching Points :
• Feeding quality
• Feeding rhythm
• Meeting the volley
• Movement
• Recovery
• Back volleyer responsible
Playing
area
The Movement Shift Drill
Part 2
DOUBLES TACTICS
Teaching Points :
• Feeding quality
• Feeding rhythm
• Meeting the volley
• Movement
• Recovery
• Back volleyer responsible
Playing
area
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MENTAL
Positive Physical Response
Positive Self Talk
Cut Contact
Control of Eyes
Rituals
Focus
Ready Position
Breath out at Contact
Awareness
Accepting Victory
Handling Defeat
MENTAL
Positive Physical Response
Irrespective of whether the player wins or loses a point their first reaction should be to
have a positive physical response. Keep the head high, don’t look at the ground and show
the opponent the outcome of the previous point has not affected their mental attitude
Positive Self Talk
If the player has to talk to themselves then it has to be positive. Any negative thought or
response must be replaced by the positive alternative (“how can you miss that” v “come
on you can make that shot”)
Cut Contact
Once the point has finished put the racket into the non-playing hand. This relaxes the
muscles in the playing arm.
Control of Eyes
Eyes need to remain focused and not to get distracted. Focus on the strings of the racket
to help maintain this focus
MENTAL
Rituals
The player must establish a pre-serve and pre-return ritual. This will help the player
maintain their concentration and help to physically and mentally prepare for the next
point. It will also help the player maintain a rhythm to their game
Focus
The player must maintain their focus throughout the in-between points. Although this is a
time for recovery and relaxation the player must remain focused.
Ready Position
This is the key position before the start of any and every point. This position helps confirm
the player is mentally and physically prepared for the start of the point
MENTAL
Breath out at Contact
The player should breath out at contact, it both focuses the player on the contact point
and it also increases the power and energy into the stroke.
Awareness
The player should remain aware of the score in the game and in the match and the flow of
the game. They should also be aware of their opponents strengths and weaknesses
Accepting Victory
It is important for players to learn accept victory with modesty and with respect to their
opponent.
Handling Defeat
It is also important that players learn to lose with dignity. Nobody likes a sore loser.
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STRUCTURE OF A LESSON
Introduction
Review
Technical
Teaching
Games
Individual
Help
Drills
INTRODUCTION
Presentation
Welcome
Introduction of Pro and Players
Lesson plan
Warm Up
Without rackets
With rackets
Control the Level
Verify the level
Design and adapt the plan
INDIVIDUAL HELP
Organisation
Feeding
1 on 1 player rotation
Working with partners
Error detection
Error correction
Reference Points:
Balance
Grip
Contact Point
Extension
Preparation
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
Demonstration
Players demonstrate their current level
Coach demonstrates correct technique
Progressions
Introduce each progressions one by one
each player practices each progression.
Players work in pairs to feed and hit
Technical Content
Keep progressions simple
Pay attention to detail on the technical elements
INDIVIDUAL HELP
Organisation
All players should be actively involved throughout this phase
Rotate the players or the coach to work with each player
Keep the session safe
Error Detection
Work with each player to identify their major technical error
Error Correction
Provide each player with a physical correction supported by verbal support
DRILLS
Basic Drills and Combinations
Adapt the exercises to the level of the players
Feeding
Dead Ball, live and combination
Single and Double Rhythm
Organising the players
Movement (lateral, diagonal, forward, backward, balanced)
Number of Balls: 2,3,4,5,6…
Technical/Tactical/Physical/Mental
GAMES
Singles
Doubles
Teams
Adapting the games to the level of the players
Tactical/Mental
REVIEW
Cool Down
Basic: Dynamic and Static
Summary
Review each player’s stroke
Review lesson
Explain how to practice
Invite players to the next lesson
Thank you and goodbye
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Spanish Drills
Drill #1 Cross court
Forehand / Backhand
coach
Player X at Baseline T
1, Deep Forehand Cross court
Recover back to Baseline T.
2, Deep Backhand Cross court
Recover back to Baseline T.
Teaching points ;
• Movement, all side steps,
• Balance on shot,
• Contact point,
• Depth of shot.
1bh
player
1fh
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Drill #2 combined 4 Ball Drill
Forehand & Backhand
coach
Player X at Baseline T
1, Forehand deep
2, Forehand shorter
3, Backhand deep
4, Backhand shorter
Play into zones
Teaching points ;
• Movement, all side steps to
ball and Recovery,
• Balance on shot,
• Contact point,
• Depth of shot.
4 bh
3 bh
2 fh
player
1 fh
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Drill #3
Bow Tie - Passante
Player X
1, Forehand groundstroke
Cross court
2, Backhand volley
Down line
3, Backhand groundstroke
Cross court
4, Forehand volley
Down line
Teaching points ;
• Movement/steps (side step
back)
• Recovery,
• Check step,
• Depth of shot.
coach
2
3
4
player
1
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Drill #4 Drive Volley
Forehand/Backhand
coach
Player X recover back
to cone or marker after
each shot.
Teaching Points ;
• Check step,
• Recovery,
• Steps,
• Balance,
• Contact Point shoulder height.
CP
player
CP
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Drill #5 Volley
Forehand / Backhand
Player X recover back
behind cone or marker
after each volley.
player
CP
Teaching points ;
• Check step,
• Recovery,
• Balance,
• Contact Point above net.
CP
coach
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Drill #6 part 1
All Court 6 Ball Drill
coach
Player X at Baseline T
1, Forehand deep Cross court
2, Backhand deep Cross court
3, Backhand approach Down line
4, Backhand Volley Cross court
5, Forehand Volley Cross court
6, Smash Opposite to last volley
4
Then move straight onto Part 2
(first shot being Backhand deep)
3
5
6
Emphasis on recovery after
Smash (Hussle)
2
player
1
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Spanish Drills
Drill #6 part 2
All Court 6 Ball Drill
coach
Player X at Baseline T
1, Forehand deep Cross court
2, Backhand deep Cross court
3, Backhand approach Down line
4, Backhand Volley Cross court
5, Forehand Volley Cross court
6, Smash Opposite to last volley
5
Then move straight onto Part 2
(first shot being Backhand deep)
4
6
3
Emphasis on recovery after
Smash (Hussle)
1
player
2
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