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WHY OUR JUNIOR PROGRAM STARTS AT 7 YEARS OLD
Our performance tennis lessons starts at 7 years old because in our experience, any student younger than 7 years old is not ready for proper tennis training due to their biological and mental limitation as they are still at the beginning of their growth phase.
They are still too young to understand their body’s movements and to process complex instructions necessary for proper tennis learning. Tennis is a complex sport because it requires the student to manipulate the balls through a tool i.e. tennis racquet while being able to perform the right techniques.
Most importantly you cannot teach Mental toughness if they are too young, because simply they are too young to understand it. Nevertheless, the mental part is the most important part to become a champion, and that is what differentiates our academy from others.
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HOW TO CHOOSE
THE RIGHT PROGRAM
FOR YOUR CHILD
Age 7-18
Age 7-18
Age 5-7
JUNIOR ELITE
JUNIOR PERFORMANCE
KINDER
Technical
Physical
Match play (internal)
Strength and conditioning
Reports
Technical
Video analysis
Technical evaluation
Tactical evaluation
Individual High Performance Analysis
Technical
Competition
Mental
Additional
Strength and conditioning
Off-court tennis mental class
Additional specialization training
Additional coaching during competition
We offer a variety of tennis programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of our aspiring tennis enthusiasts, whether you're looking for private tennis lessons or group tennis lessons. Take the time to explore our range of options and find the program that aligns perfectly with your interests, skill level, and schedule.
Our youth tennis programs are thoughtfully designed to cater to different age groups and skill levels, providing a nurturing and supportive environment where young players can flourish. Come and be a part of Tenez Academy, where you can learn from the best and be the best!
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Having the right and proper techniques is a non-negotiable necessity to be able execute effective kinetic chain with regards to groundstrokes, serve, volleys and slices.
TECHNICAL
One must have physical endurance and efficient court movements. Proper footwork and kinetic to maintain increase balance, generate more power, speed and explosiveness.
PHYSICAL
Everything starts from having the right mentality. Without having the right mindset, it is impossible to achieve excellence.
MENTAL
One must have the courage to test one’s ability in a competition, and use the results of competition as a constructive feedback to reiterate and improves one’s training.
COMPETITION
The four pillars work together to push students to achieve their maximum potential both in training and competition
OUR FOUR PILLARS OF TRAINING
Tailored to the needs of children aged 4-7 in their exploratory phase, our program offers a multitude of advantages. It serves as an entry point to the captivating world of tennis, providing a carefully curated experience. Our thoughtfully crafted activities are designed to introduce young players to the essential elements of the game, including the ball, racket, and court. As they advance, they develop a natural sense of familiarity and comfort, progressing at their own pace. Most importantly, our program fosters a deep-rooted love and enthusiasm for tennis, laying the foundation for a lifelong journey of joy, development, and fulfilment in the sport through engaging tennis lessons.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PROGRAM
Our Kinder Program is specifically tailored for children aged 4-7 who are in the exciting phase of exploration. As they embark on their tennis journey, our program serves as the perfect introduction to the sport, specifically tennis. Through engaging and age-appropriate activities, children become familiar with the ball, racket, and court, gradually building confidence and skill that align with their developmental stage. Our coaches provide guidance and support, creating a nurturing environment where fundamental tennis skills are nurtured.
THE IDEAL TENNIS PROGRAM FOR
DURATION
4 hours per week
AGE
From 5 to 7
RATIO
3 kids per coach
MATCH
At the end of tennis training
VIDEO ANALYSIS
1 video per term
REPORTS
At the end of each term
TRAINING ASPECT
TECHNICAL
GRIPS
STROKES
FOOTWORK
TIMING & CONTACT POINT
BALANCE & BODY POSITIONING
PHYSICAL
PHYSICAL FITNESS
PROGRAM
Learn and practice the proper grip for each stroke. The grip affects your control, power, and spin production. Common grips include the continental grip for volleys, eastern or semi-western grip for groundstrokes.
Master the basic strokes of tennis, including forehand, backhand (both one-handed and two-handed), volleys, and serve. Pay attention to proper technique, such as racquet preparation, swing path, and follow-through. Consistency and control are essential in executing these strokes effectively.
Develop good footwork to position yourself correctly for each shot. Work on quick lateral movements, split steps, and recovery steps to maximize your court coverage and maintain balance during strokes.
Focus on timing your shots and making contact with the ball at the optimal point. This involves tracking the ball's trajectory, adjusting your position, and using your racquet to strike the ball cleanly.
Maintain a balanced stance and proper body positioning throughout your strokes. Balance allows for better weight transfer and stability, leading to more accurate and powerful shots.
Improve your physical fitness to enhance your performance on the court. Work on your endurance, speed, agility, strength, and flexibility through specific tennis conditioning exercises, cardio workouts, and strength training.
Building solid tennis fundamentals is crucial for developing a strong foundation in the sport. Here are some key areas to focus on when working on your tennis fundamentals:
KEY FOCUSES
Through structured practice sessions and guidance from our coaches, students have the opportunity to refine their techniques, increase their consistency, and elevate their overall performance on the tennis court. Whether students aspire to compete at a higher level or simply want to take their game to the next stage, our program offers the necessary training and support to help them achieve their goals.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PROGRAM
Tailored to meet the needs of students who have already mastered the fundamentals of tennis, our program is carefully structured to support their ongoing development. By focusing on refining skills and techniques, our program offers a platform for students to further expand their capabilities on the tennis court.
With a program designed to challenge and inspire, we provide a nurturing environment where students can continue to grow and progress in their tennis journey. Through a combination of expert guidance and targeted practice sessions, our program empowers students to take their game to new heights and reach their full potential.
THE IDEAL TENNIS PROGRAM FOR
DURATION
4 to 6 hours per week
AGE
From 7 to 18
RATIO
3 kids per coach
MATCH
At the end of tennis training
VIDEO ANALYSIS
1 video per term
REPORTS
At the end of each term
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AVAILABILITY SCHEDULE
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TENEZ ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
The development of our students is utmost important to us. That is why we created the Tenez Academy Development Pathway to guide our students to achieve success in their tennis journey.
Each stage of the Pathway describes both the approximate age range of the students, the learning aspects that must be completed and the objectives that must be met before moving up to the next stage.
Tenez Academy aims to help each student to be able to maximize his (or her) full potential in tennis based on his (or her) personal talent, aptitude and passion, by providing comprehensive and high-quality tennis education.
TECHNICAL
TACTICAL
COURT AWARENESS
STRATEGY & SHOT SELECTION
MENTAL FOCUS & RESILIENCE
PRACTICE & SPECIALIZATION
JUNIOR
PERFORMANCE
Develop an awareness of the court, including your position, your opponent's position, and the available angles. This understanding helps you anticipate shots, make effective shot selections, and exploit openings in your opponent's game.
Learn different strategies for different situations, such as when to be aggressive or defensive, when to approach the net, and how to construct points. Make smart shot selections based on your strengths and your opponent's weaknesses.
Tennis requires mental toughness. Practice maintaining focus, staying composed under pressure, and adapting to changing circumstances. Develop a positive mindset and the ability to bounce back from mistakes or setbacks.
Regular and consistent practice is key to building solid tennis fundamentals. Set aside dedicated practice sessions to work on specific aspects of your game, repeating drills and exercises to reinforce proper technique and develop muscle memory.
ELITE PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL
Transitioning into the advanced stage of the tennis journey entails meticulous refinement of skills and strategies. Explore the essential vital focal points that require unwavering commitment on the journey toward achieving tennis excellence:
KEY FOCUSES
Through rigorous and focused training sessions, players have the opportunity to refine their skills, improve their decision-making abilities, and develop a deeper understanding of the game. Our experienced coaches provide high-level tennis coaching, equipping players with the necessary tools and experiences to excel in tournaments and competitions and improve their tennis game. By participating in our program, players gain the confidence, knowledge, and competitive edge needed to succeed on the tennis court.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PROGRAM
Our program is tailored for players who possess a solid foundation in tennis and are seeking advanced tennis lessons to further their skills with rigorous and focused training. With an emphasis on advanced techniques, strategies, and real game scenarios, our program is designed to elevate players' performance to a competitive level. The main focus is on preparing players for tournaments and competitions, providing them with the necessary tools and experiences to excel in competitive play.
THE IDEAL TENNIS PROGRAM FOR
DURATION
4 - 6 hours per week
AGE
From 7 to 18
RATIO
2 kids per coach
MATCH
At the end of tennis training
VIDEO ANALYSIS
1 video per term
REPORTS
At the end of each term
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
TENEZ ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
JUNIOR PERFORMANCE AND ELITE PERFORMANCE
KINDER PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE
At these ages, children start in the sport of tennis. It is a stage of discovery in which students, by their own means, become familiar with the court and with the game of racket and ball. At this stage, the game is played with a red or foam rubber ball.
The general objective of the Kinder Tennis stage is the location and familiarization with the environment and the working tools of tennis (rackets, balls, cones, lines, etc.).
TECHNICAL
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Learn to use the equipment (racket). Learn to locate yourself in areas of the court close to the net.
TACTICAL
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The goal is to understand the basic terms of tennis. The players learn to listen and respect the coach.
MENTAL
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It is a stage that offers many opportunities to learn. Learning is done through the representation of the action by the coaches. Reinforcement is very important. Socialization through games.
PHYSICAL
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Have fun through games that do not last more than 8-10 minutes. Example: 'Cross the river' game (players step on flat platforms around the track).
RED STAGE
OBJECTIVE
The foundation for developing proper tennis strokes begins at this stage, mainly forehand and backhand. Students are given clear, simple commands to avoid confusion and frustration. Technical tennis-specific terms are introduced. The goal is to encourage proper techniques development while still incorporating some fun engagement.
TECHNICAL
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Learn how to control the racket properly and understand the relationship between movement and a stroke as well as starting positions on the court.
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Adjust and improve technique from the back swing to contact to finishing the shot from the waiting position with or without the split step.
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Learn both topspin forehand and backhand, and how to hit volleys.
TACTICAL
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Students come to understand basic terms and learn to listen to and respect the coach.
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Proper strokes are emphasized, and students are introduced to rallies with classmates, particularly through group tennis lessons, starting with low repetitions.
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They start to play in the square of the serve and slowly progress back deeper toward the baseline.
MENTAL
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Lessons aim to provide constant simulation and learning mainly conducted through reinforcement. Students socialize with each other through games that have easy rules to follow.
PHYSICAL
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Develop coordination by moving and running to hit tennis balls through specific drills and games.
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Learn quick steps and shuffle from side to side. Learn to stand on one foot for a period of time. Jump over small hurdles landing in a good tennis position.
ORANGE STAGE
OBJECTIVE
At this stage, students are ready to develop more dynamic movements. Drills become more challenging. Students are encouraged to take group tennis lessons so that they can play matches with classmates and engage in basic competitions with adapted rules.
Students also start executing different shots and are introduced to all different areas of the court.
TECHNICAL
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Explain the required movement before and after hitting. Demonstrate and instruct how to move in all directions consisting of forward, backward, lateral and diagonal. Serve is being introduced.
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Learn to hit different spins (top, under) and get to the correct related body positions.
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Learn to serve with the right grip, smash, lobs and approach shots.
TACTICAL
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Students are introduced to matches. They start playing from the baseline and learn how to keep score and the basic rules of tennis.
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Students continue to practice rallying with other students. At the end of this stage, they should be able to rally at least 4 to 8 balls with another student from the baseline, while changing directions between forehands and backhands and incorporating moving in different directions.
MENTAL
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Create a motivational climate via task oriented activities. Play games with rules. Introduce concentration games. Provide positive reinforcement after a goal or a task is completed.
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Coach to ask questions to reinforce learnings and to understand if student’s area of difficulty. Introduce basic mental skills tools through games.
PHYSICAL
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Understand why students must warm-up. Display knowledge of injury prevention exercises for shoulders. Engage in agility exercises. Gain better understanding of foot placement.
GREEN STAGE
OBJECTIVE
This is the most critical transition stage to become a good player. We divide this category into two stages i.e. Stage 1 ranges at 11-12 years old and Stage 2 ranges at 13-14 years old.
STAGE 1 - 11-12 YEARS OLD
When our students arrive at this stage, students should aim to become more consistent, have good techniques, and know how to place the ball successfully in all areas of the court. They start learning to play points with a purpose, building and closing the point. We actively encourage our students to participate in tournaments, providing competitive tennis coaching to further enhance their skills and strategies
STAGE 2 - 13-14 YEARS OLD
At this point, as they continue to refine their strokes, movement, balance, and coordination. We strongly encourage our students to complement their progress by participating in group tennis lessons. Now, they learn how to place the ball intentionally and position themselves properly on the court. This stage also requires a significant amount of competition. Students learn how to incorporate tactics and strategies into their game.
TECHNICAL
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Players work on how to use different spins, speed and depth in all kinds of shots.
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They learn to vary the distance of shots on both forehand and backhand sides, and how to generate power from their legs.
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The players are introduced to live ball drills, control with movements, distance and depth of the shots along with match play strategies.
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Students work on specific drills that will build their game. They are all based on repetition and creating habits to use in competition.
TACTICAL
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Players are introduced to the importance of changing directions on both the forehand and backhand to build points and set up strategic plans. At the end of the stage, they should be able to compete using all shots.
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Height, Length, Depth and areas on the court are all stressed.
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Focus on the Serve and Forehand weapons. The forehand is often the key tool for controlling the point. Work on all other shots as well, even if they aren't major weapons, to avoid having any exploitable weaknesses. Start developing a strong Serve
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Players start playing points in the back court and try to finish at the net. They continue working to improve their movement and footwork. They start developing routine patterns between points.
MENTAL
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Students start to learn the importance of mental toughness and to set their own goals in order to enhance performance on the tennis court.
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Have students work in a motivational task-oriented climate. Mid-to-long term exercise routines must be created. Coaches have to reinforce and motivate players, understand them and know how to inspire improvement. They must practice basic routines on and off court, and work on positive body language as well.
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A task-oriented motivational climate should be created. Basic routines on and off court and positive body language should now be almost habit. Students also need to practice long-term concentration exercises.
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Students learn how to play in offensive and defensive situations, improve decision making skills, and find solutions on their own.
PHYSICAL
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Work on changing direction on demand. Make sure it involves a positive step forward. More body weight strength on a single leg, progresses into resisted single leg strength. Major anaerobic capacity work begins.
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Introduce foot-eye and hand-eye coordination drills and nominal resistance training: push-ups, sit-ups and shoulder exercises.
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Students must work on improving their aerobic capacity.
YELLOW STAGE
OBJECTIVE
This period is special to many students, especially the ones that develop more slowly. Suddenly they start to see their potential and feel more confident about challenging anyone.
During this stage, players are trained mainly on the tactical, physical and mental aspects of competition. They must have balance with their body, accuracy with their shots, and adjust to the appropriate height, depth and distance from the ball.
Work continues here on tactics. Match situations are repeatedly simulated in drills and continue with control exercises, and try to use elements from actual competition.
More emphasis is also placed on the physical/mental pillars, since the player's growth in previous stages has been key. Now they start to compete at a level where the physical and mental development of their opponents is becoming more consistent.
TECHNICAL
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Continue building good player habits with specific drills on how to utilize different heights, depths, speed and power within a specific point.
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The serve has to be an effective weapon.Continue developing and perfecting the tools required to win points.
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Players start playing points in the back court and try to finish at the net. They continue working to improve their movement and footwork. They start developing routine patterns between points.
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Master the technical aspects of weaknesses to strengthen them and avoid making mistakes.
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Work on court depth. Work on compensating for other shots
TACTICAL
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Players start to develop their pattern of play. They learn what they do well and what their specific weaknesses are. They need organize a plan with tools to strengthen both areas.
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Work on developing the pattern of play that will allow the player to compete with the tools he/she possesses.
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Developing mental focus and strength, learning to overcome adversity, and controlling emotions, all become key parts of one's game. This stage can start from the junior U14 to Junior U16 depending on the student's individual progress.
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Try to compensate for weaknesses and avoid vulnerable areas.
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To avoid making too many mistakes, players need to work hard on static control, movement control, stroke drills and mental concentration.
MENTAL
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This stage is the most difficult of the Pyramid. Players play like the best at times, but lack consistency and make far too many mistakes. They experience times of high level performance, but are still far from achieving steady success.
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They will set up goals for training and matches, manage emotions and analyse matches to identify what worked well and what were mistakes. Players should start to participate in tournaments regularly.
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Motivational climate task-oriented. Control the basic mental tools learned during practice and implemented during matches. Reinforce strong, positive habits.
PHYSICAL
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Continue working on changing direction on demand. Make sure it involves a positive step forward. More body weight strength on a single leg, progresses into resisted single leg strength. Major anaerobic capacity work begins.
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Introduce more advanced hand-eye coordination drills and supplemental weight training for upper body, legs (squat), arm, shoulders and posterior pulling exercises.
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Students must work on improving their aerobic capacity.
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Medicine balls are used to generate power through weight transfer (down to up), rotational throws, and slams to help with stroke power. Speed development is emphasized.
BLUE STAGE
OBJECTIVE
In this Pre-Transition, the real battle begins. Players are now able to truly recognize if they can successfully compete at a high level, or not. At this point, it becomes crucial for the player and coach to start building up a pattern of training and competing that is steady and effective. Strong communication is also key when the joint goal of player and coach is to take the player's game to the next level of performance.
At this stage students have the knowledge and the experience to excel to the top of the Pathway.
Continue competing against anyone from any level. Develop patterns that help strengthen one's most successful tools.
The biggest difference in this stage are the physical and mental pillars, and thus we have to focus on those to make a difference in the fastest way possible, taking advantage of the work done through the pathway.
On the mental side, focus on how to control adversity and deal with pressure situations. This stage runs from Junior U16 to Junior U18 depending upon the specific player’s progression.
Practice and compete utilizing the best training tools within an organized plan. Time to become a physical athlete. Time to become a mental competitor.
Determine if college tennis or the professional tour is the best path. This important decision must be made before the Transition phase, because college coaches starting recruiting top prospects early.
TECHNICAL
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Start perfecting a player's best shots under competitive pressure. Develop a 'go to' weapon. Keep focused on mastering shots so that one can begin playing without thinking about technique and results. It should start becoming natural to rely on one's best shots in match play situations.
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Players have to define which tools give them the best chance to win.
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Players in this stage know perfectly their pattern and what their strong points are. Therefore the focus in this stage is to compensate our game improving our weak points, sharpening our weapons and to expand the repertoire and the pattern and have more game options.
TACTICAL
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Players need to play a wide variety of match situations. Start with drills, continue with placement control, and incorporate lesson from both into match play.
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The objective is for players to learn how to rely on their best shots as often as possible.
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Develop steady and effective patterns in practice. Focus on combinations of strokes that work best within attack, defence and neutral zones. Put these patterns learned and perfected in practice, into play during competition.
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Players start to believe that their pattern of play is where they must turn in key moments. It is all about making fewer mistakes via one's weaknesses and winning more points thanks to one's strengths.
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The margins to compete at this level become narrower as players almost become automatic using their strength (pattern) in the matches. It is a dramatic stage.
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Even if the player arrives to this stage with all the tools and knowing how to organize them and how to play the matches, tennis is so difficult that only the ones that keep working hard on their pattern are the ones that can get to the top and become more competitive.
MENTAL
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To get to the top of the pyramid, students need to excel in every aspect of sports performance, starting with the technical, tactical, physical and mental pillars. Success is a state of mind that is only for those that have worked very hard, and to accomplish it, the player needs to develop so much in every aspect that is really important to learn, listen and practice every different shot, pattern or behaviour that will really make a difference.
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Motivational climate task/result oriented. Routines on and off the court, and body language are a habit in practice and matches. Learn to recognizing tension and emotional symptoms.
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Basic mental tools must become a habit. Symptoms of tension and emotional distress must be recognized and addressed. Reinforcement connected with behavior.
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Motivational climate, task and result oriented. Recognize weak moments and introduce the right tool in every moment. Work on prevention. More adaptation capacity.
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Recognize, prevent and work with the little details.
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To be among the world top players, planning is key sitting with the player, tennis coach and find the schedule for the year and know when to peak and taper. Need to find a short off season and pre-season. Maintenance throughout the year.
PHYSICAL
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Players have to work with plyometric to add shot height and depth. Introduce the inside and outside edges of feet and the ability to move off of each edge. Demand that performance goals be set and met.
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Speed tools are used daily, working on multi-directional speed with emphasis on getting out of corners. Weight training is happening 2-3 times per week. Anaerobic capacity is pushed. Time objectives are set to cover specific distances.
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Work on maximal strength training; perform between 3-6 repetitions. Male and Female players should be getting stronger now. Multiple work to rest ratios should be used. Taper workouts properly when prepping for major tourneys.
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Make sure that the students have a very strong understanding of recovery and regeneration. Maintain injury prevention. Major medicine ball work to maintain explosiveness.
