In the latest episode of the Prodigy Maker Show, Chris Lewit shares his philosophy on developing young tennis players and how to optimize their training to set them up for success in the long run.
The episode is titled “When You Are Young, Run And Don’t Gun!” and focuses on the importance of building a strong physical foundation for young players before diving into more advanced technical and tactical training.
Chris stresses the importance of running, jumping, and developing general athleticism in young players, even before they start hitting a tennis ball. He shares his thoughts on how to create fun and engaging workouts that will help kids develop the necessary physical skills to succeed on the court.
Chris also discusses the dangers of overloading young players with too much technical and tactical training too soon. He emphasizes the importance of patience and taking a long-term approach to player development.
Throughout the episode, Chris provides specific examples and practical advice for coaches, parents, and players to help them optimize their training and build a strong foundation for success in tennis and beyond.
If you’re a coach or parent of a young tennis player, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how to develop young players into strong, well-rounded athletes who can compete at the highest levels of the sport.
KEYNOTES:
- Why running is so important to the game of tennis.
- Why players need to develop their love of running, chasing, and hustling for balls.
- Why Northeastern US players often prefer to gun – hit big shots – than run.
- How loving to run relates to the Spanish ethos of suffering.
- How becoming a better runner improves your mental strength, emotional control, and -tactical decision-making.
- When to teach pulling the trigger early and when to teach grinding and patience.
- Should young players be encouraged to run to the net?
- Chris’ Lluis Bruguera net play story.
- Why tennis is primarily a lateral movement sport.
- How footwork relates to the love of running.
- How good tactics relate to the love of running.
- The difference in perspective of Spanish coaches to many uses coaches.
- What does it mean to have an “organizes, ordered” tennis game from the Spanish point of view.
- What is responsible for rising to the net?
- The three-zone Spanish tactical system.
- Why it’s a myth that off-court running is bad for most tennis players.
- Why Craig O’ Shannessy’s research and statistics on the First 4 shots has hindered may kids from learning how to love to run.
- Why the Spanish Way to develop players is the best way – especially for less talented athletes.
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