COMPETITION/TOURNAMENT: 12-18 years old

All Junior Group Coaching utilises yellow ball and full court tennis. Beginning of participation in competition club tennis. A more competitive and fun environment is used, that is also more demanding mentally and physically.

COMPETITION/TOURNAMENT: 12-18 years old / 45-60 minutes

Times Available: Tues 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm, 6.45pm / Wed 4.45pm, 5.30pm / Thurs 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm / Fri 4.45pm, 5.30pm
Program Info:Training to Train

Intensity and psychological demand increases again and a major focus is put on getting into every point and limiting cheap unforced errors by playing patterns.

Players will be able to demonstrate the following by the end of this stage;-

Ability to rally consistently from both sides and tactically learn how to get the ball to their strength more.Improve stroke efficiency and stabilise weakness.Understanding of all movement patterns out to the ball and recovering.Ability to hit off all pivots, hops and spin stances.Point development, structure and game plans.Demonstrate point execution and an understanding of winners, unforced errors and forced errors.Respecting the score and the importance of key points and applying pressure to opponents.Optimise preparation, individual skills and performance.Ability to use several shot combinations to end point using different spins.Utilise game plan A, B and C as necessary.Ability to hit spin serves.Develop routines and mental strategies to deal with anxiety, adversity, line calls etc.

Involves match simulation drills and strategy for both singles and doubles play.
Extra Development: Mon Adv Squad 6.15pm / Fri Adv Squad 6.15pm / Matchplay 6.00pm

Rafa: Down, but as we all know, never never never out!