Coaching — Technical 2 (8)

  • COACHING — TECHNICAL 2
    1. Movement patterns. How you should move in differing situations based on a study of world-class players.
    2. Critical features of the FH topspin. The critical features in arms, legs and body in the execution of the stroke.
    3. Stroke analysis. Look at stroke-play systematically.
    4. Prime themes. A number of key issues in our sport.
    5. Line of play. Just what is the elusive ‘line of play’ and do we really understand this?
    6. Technique and improvisation. Esablished coaching techniques are changing and coaches must change their approach too if their pupils are to remain competitive.
    7. Modern cross-step. Economise on movement and strike the ball first.
    8. Economy of movement — the key to speed. Symmetrical play and the importance of square recovery.