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Freak of nurture Novak Djokovic

To scale the summit of men’s tennis, Novak Djokivic first had to believe in his body. illustration by Chuck AndersonIT’S A COVETED day off in the middle of a tournament that will last two weeks and require him to play more than 20 hours of tennis, and Novak Djokovic is jogging into the Paris heat…
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Today’s Guest Post is written by Coach Todd Widom.

We have all seen it. We go to a junior tennis tournament and there is a young kid playing and everyone is just in awe of this player. They win so much and it seems like they are unbeatable at such a young age. They may in fact be on a great path to becoming…
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THE SECRETS OF SPANISH TENNIS

Coaches, Tournament Structure & Players ; vital to success of Spanish tennis Competitive Club System / Strong Coach Education are also vital Role Models & Mentoring Intensity & Hardwork (both coaches & players) Why are clay courts good for players? 1) The inherent instability of the clay surface help players develop develop better dynamic balance,…
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COACHING COACHES

The Best never rest – and they are always trying to stay ahead with regard to thinking, learning and growing. They are meticulous in their preparation & unwavering commitment. A good coach can bring out qualities in players that they might not know they have. How coaches treat their players – what they did to…
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In the heat of the battle, it’s difficult to think clearly.

In the heat of the battle, it’s difficult to think clearly. With so many things going on it’s sometimes easy to forget the basics, and to be forced into making decisions in a match that you normally wouldn’t make. But to perform at your best in matches certain parts of your game must function perfectly…
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90 seconds that can make you a winner

By enjoytennisblog It is surprising for all players when they understand that tennis is the game of breaks. When they play on the court it looks like activity doesn’t end but the real face of tennis is completely different. When 2 players compete on the court, there is significantly more time without playing the points so at…
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