Psychological Issues When Dealing With 10 & Under Tennis Players
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v18i51.613Keywords:
Psychology, Children, 10 and under, Attitude, ResponsibilityAbstract
Most 10 and under play tennis because they love the sport. Coaches and parents are responsible for providing the right atmosphere that will keep them in love with tennis for their whole life. In order to achieve this properly, there are a series of psychological issues that should be taken into account. In this article we will present the general psychological characteristics of 10 & under players as well as some of the aspects that should be developed at this period.
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