Applying the concept of chunking to tennis
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v27i77.105Keywords:
Chunking, stages of learning, motor skill performanceAbstract
The goal of this article is to address how three accepted and researched motor learning stages, as well as the concept of mentally chunking information, relate to acquiring and accelerating the learning process in tennis. Stages of learning, the role of playing vs. practicing tennis, and the interaction between biomechanics and motor learning are discussed. Specific coaching tips are provided.
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