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Inside Out Technical Reference
The Tennis Racket
Understand the racket and string characteristics that influence the player's technical organisation.
For: Coaches and players studying technical development
Part of the complete Inside Out technical reference.
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Ten principles.
A connected approach.
- Begin equipment selection with the player's needs
- Understand racket head area and the usable hitting zone
- Match racket length and grip dimensions to the player
- Distinguish mass, balance and swingweight
- Consider frame characteristics as part of the complete setup
- Understand the role of string type
- Understand the role of string tension
- Adjust equipment as the player develops
- Test one meaningful setup change in representative conditions
- Retain equipment that supports repeatable ball production
Put it into practice
A side-by-side equipment comparison illustrated through timing, contact and ball outcome.
