Workshop Theme

1. Tactical Development

– Learn the tactics used to develop WTA #1 M. Sharapova and J. Jankovic

• Ball Control
  • Court Vision – How do you see the court? Ball flight or Target. Inside / Outside or 9 Squares
    • If you simply hit shots you're not playing the same game as the pros
  • Tactical Intention – Timing / Strike Zone / Movement / Balance
    • It's not where the ball bounces, but where you hit it from that matters
• Court Control
  • Clear the Middle – 6 ways. You need at least one each side
  • Control the Corner – 3 Targets or 3 ways. What can you do?
    • If you can't control the corner you have no tactical foundation from which to baseyour strategy against opponent
  • Change Direction – Active / Passive. Cross / Away from Body
    • If you own an active change away from the body you can play pro tennis

2. Point Development

– Do your thinking outside the lines then… See it, Feel it, Do it

• Point Structure - How do you see the game? Forwards or backwards (Start / Setup / Finish)
• Point Intention - Up / Even / Down Points
  • How do you control momentum? Stop / Go / Beat Up Points
• Playing to the Score - First Points / 30 Points / Game Points.
  • It's the value of the point not the score that's important

3. Skills Test

– Test your skills and challenge yourself against the best Juniors and Pros in tennis