Coordination Training – Part 2
Coordination Training – Part 2 https://tennissupermovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/coordination.mov Coordination Training – Part 2 In the second part of this two-part blog on coordination training, I will discuss the different elements involved and how to best integrate them in training programmes for success. Firstly, when identifying the different components of coordination, you can use the mnemonic RB RADIO – […]
Coordination Training – Part 1
Coordination Training – Part 1 https://tennissupermovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/coordination.mov Coordination Training – Part 1 Coordination training is an often misunderstood and, at times, haphazardly delivered element of physical preparation. As with everything in coaching, context is king. A simple search of coordination training can lead you to a whole host of elaborate and dynamic drills. A well-meaning coach […]
Exercise of the Week 22 – Coordination – Ball roll between the legs
Exercise of the Week 22 – Coordination – Ball roll between the legs https://tennissupermovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/coordination.mov Exercise of the Week 22 – Coordination – Ball roll between the legs This week’s Exercise of the Week is an exercise direct from the Tennis SuperMovers at Home programme. It falls into the Honing Coordination exercise stream, which is one part of […]
SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Rhythm
SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Rhythm https://tennissupermovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Coord_Series_-_Rhytm_-_Video.mov SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Rhythm Rhythm is best thought of as the ability to execute tasks using different tempos and speeds. This could be achieved via observation to capture information from an external source and use dynamic motion to reproduce, for example the change in rally tempo […]
SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Balance
SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Balance https://tennissupermovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/balance.mov SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Balance Arguably balance is one of the most important factors in tennis, this quality underpins all movement. It is the management of equilibrium in both static and dynamic situations. Think of how wide the top players can be stretched off the court, yet […]
SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Reactions
SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Reaction https://tennissupermovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/reactions.mov SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Reaction When I have asked tennis coaches and parents what fitness topic they are most interested in and would like to learn more about, the answer is always coordination. I wrote an article that has been reposted on other websites for tennis fitenss and […]
SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Adaptability
SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Adaptability https://tennissupermovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sm_Coord_Series_-_adaptability.mov SuperMovers Tennis Coordination Series – Adaptability This week we are taking a look at adaptability as a key coordination skill. Adaptability is ‘the player’s modification of an action sequence upon observing or anticipating novel or changing conditions and situations’. Tennis is one of a few sports where players […]
The Athlete Development Show – Tennis Fit
The Athlete Development Show – Tennis Fit The Athlete Development Show – Tennis Fit Podcast Blog – May 2021 Check out the podcast that I recently recorded, it is part of the Athlete Development Project created by leading coach and researcher, Craig Harrison. Craig has a single goal – to help young athletes play the game […]