Introducing the Net Game to Starter Players

Authors

  • Hrvoje Zmajic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v21i60.452

Keywords:

Net game, Modern teaching methodology, Tactical intentions, Implicit learning

Abstract

This article provides practical guidelines for introducing the net game to starter players. Applying modern teaching methodology, scaled down equipment and smaller courts creates the opportunity to develop a successful net game from the very beginning. The feeling of success and competency are important motivating factors, which will encourage players to practice their net game and make it an important part of their game style.

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Note

La presentación completa junto con los videoclips de todas las etapas clave se pueden encontrar en ITF Tennis iCoach.

http://www.tennisicoach.com/Tennis_play_and_stay_for_rally_de-velopment

Published

2013-08-31

How to Cite

Zmajic, H. (2013). Introducing the Net Game to Starter Players. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 21(60), 19–22. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v21i60.452

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