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The Tennis Athlete
Athletic Foundations for Young Tennis Players
Develop broad movement competence before narrowing the athlete's physical experience.
For: Coaches and parents of young players
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Ten principles.
A connected approach.
- Build Physical Literacy Before Specialisation
- Develop Running and Acceleration Skills
- Learn Braking, Landing and Direction Change
- Jump and Hop in Multiple Directions
- Throw, Catch and Rotate Efficiently
- Develop Balance and Body Awareness
- Build Rhythm, Reaction and Coordination
- Introduce Strength Through Age-Appropriate Tasks
- Integrate Athletic Skills Into Tennis
- Preserve Variety, Enjoyment and Long-Term Adaptability
Put it into practice
Examples of running, landing, jumping, throwing and coordination progressions.
