Range of Motion, Timing & Player Development

Key Points

• Teaching a longer, more flowing swing works better at a younger age, with a view to shortening it as they get older
• Compact swings at a young age can turn into a “lock, punch or push”
• Not breathing correctly and tightening up your muscles will limit your range of motion and power
• The main focus of the physical development of players should be tennis specific movements on court
• Great timing is developed through constant repetition
• Coco Gauff would practice against players and hitting partners that would hit only slice, or hard and flat, or heavy with spin etc.
• Having the elbow too far away or too close to the body can cause issues on your forehand
• Court awareness and understanding different spins, court speeds and windy conditions etc., directly affects your timing and is something you need to develop
• Players are unique and should be encouraged and coached to play with a game style that suits them