Coaching Tennis Successfully

This is a complete resource for developing a consistent, winning tennis programme for the 1990s and beyond. Coaches of championship high school tennis teams and sport science experts at the USTA team-up to give advice on teaching practical strategies, skills and drills to players. At the heart of the book readers will find: 42 practical drills for coaching stroke fundamentals; key coaching concepts for all of the strokes; tips and 9 drills to help players make the transition from the baseline to the net and master a variety of opponents' playing styles; and singles and doubles strategies. The book also provides information on grips application to strokes; how to use drills more effectively; how to teach footwork, movement and ball control; the principles behind high-percentage singles and doubles play; specific responsibilities of doubles players; and doubles drills.