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High School Tennis Drills
Posted by in Tennis on July 11, 2011
High school tennis coaches sometimes struggle to find new tennis drills to do with their team. Players can get bored of doing the same drills over and over again. Boredom results in less intensity which leads to poor performance. For this reason, high school tennis coaches need to seek out new tennis drills to make practice more interesting and fun.
The following tennis drills are very popular among both high school coaches and players. They allow players to practice both their net game and their ground strokes. These tennis drills can be modified to suit the needs of individual teams. Tennis coaches can come up with their own set of rules to adjust the drills to the skill level of their players. Each tennis drill starts with the set up phase and then the detailed explanation of rules.
The first game is called “College Drill”. Players divide into teams of 2. A random team starts on side A at the net (instructor can ask a trivia question to determine first team). The other teams line up behind each other at the baseline on side B. The instructor feeds the ball to the first baseline team, who tries to beat the net team 3 times in a row. If the baseline team loses the point, they go to the end of the line. Once a baseline team wins 3 points in a row, they become the new net team on side A. Teams can only earn points on side A. Teams keep their points even if they lose their position at the net. First team to 15 points is the winner. This is a very popular tennis drill.
The second game is called “One Point Tournament”. Players divide into 2 even teams to side A and B. Each team forms a single line behind their baseline. The instructor feeds the ball in, and the first players in each line play out the point against each other. The losing player is out of the game (he can start picking up balls), and the next player in line from his team comes in. The winning player goes to the end of his line, and the next player from his team comes in to play the next point. The team that has players (or player) left is the winner. This tennis drill teaches players to deal with pressure situations. Read the rest of this entry »
Improve Your Tennis Game With Hypnosis
Posted by in Tennis on July 11, 2011
Tennis hypnosis works on the mental focus aspect of a match. The ability to play at the highest level is something every tennis champion needs to possess. Sure, in tennis you need technique, agility, and a good racquet. But these elements only take you so far. To get over the hump and take your game form mediocre to superb, you need that extra element. You require the ability to get into the zone. The right attitude calls for a relaxed state of mind and focus, not to mention, an overabundance of self-confidence.
This is where tennis hypnotherapy comes in handy. The real secret to winning tennis is the mental presence that allows you to enter into the zone where you and the game are in complete synchronicity. A certified hypnotist skilled in working with athletes will know the subconscious triggers to access. While competing on the court, hypnosis helps with your breathing techniques. It also helps by accessing the positive mental images and a sense of calm that will move you from being aware of all the distractions around you, to being completely focused on the ball and your racquet’s connection with it.
It is a fact that in tennis, and all sports for that matter, top athletes excel at two things – the physical training for the game and the mental training for the game. Utilizing hypnosis, you can practice the stretching and mental imagery exercises that will move you closer to being the ideal tennis player. With a balanced mind-body connection, you are faster, more agile, and more in tune with how you respond and connect with the ball. Read the rest of this entry »