https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/tags/player-development/Recent content in player development on Online Tennis SchoolHugo -- gohugo.ioThu, 04 Sep 2014 16:51:59 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/4-main-areas-of-development-top-level-player/Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:51:59 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/4-main-areas-of-development-top-level-player/Players and parents need a map of the modern development path: technical work, physical work, emotional conditioning, and match knowledge - plus the environment that makes all four grow. The four pillars 1. Technique Excellent technique allows simplicity, accuracy, and reliability. It is a never-ending journey of refinement. Technique alone cannot win matches.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/overview-of-modern-tennis/Tue, 02 Sep 2014 16:54:49 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/overview-of-modern-tennis/An overview of the modern game for players and parents: what changed, what that demands, and which cultural habits fight against high-level development. How the game changed Racquets evolved; serve and return speed rose. Modern technique and equipment help top players maximize accuracy and spin. Semi-western and western grips, wide stances, and upper-body rotation into the ball are common tools for power with control.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/developing-a-top-level-player/Wed, 27 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/developing-a-top-level-player/This article gives players and parents an overview of psychological barriers to watch for, and what to look for in a coaching relationship that lasts. Parents and players who look only for technical expertise often believe technically superior shots make a great competitor. Executing under pressure involves far more than swing shape.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/overview-of-developing-a-tennis-player/Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/overview-of-developing-a-tennis-player/This article is for players and parents: the pathway, the psychological traps, and what an enduring coaching relationship actually looks like. The pathway Strong coach-player bonds leave a trail: Toni Nadal and Rafa; Steffi Graf and her father; Venus, Serena, and their father; the Bryan brothers and Wayne Bryan. These were not always “celebrity coaches.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/perspective-on-tournaments/Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/perspective-on-tournaments/I hear these comments too often: “I want to take it slow before my tournament tomorrow.” “This is a really important tournament.” Similar phrases everywhere. I want a different story to shake out the fallacy. The Microsoft interview metaphor On my way to a high-paying job at Microsoft, I clear many hurdles.