What are they player’s weapons and how do they practise the priorities?

Strive for competence in each weapon and ELITE in at least one. Practice the priorities.

Possessing a love for the game, along with a passion for playing, competing, learning, and developing.

Enjoyment

Possessing a motivating and aspirational vision for the future.

Vision

Understanding your core values and using them as a decision-making tool, especially in crucial moments.

Values

Understanding oneself, including values, strengths, tendencies, and the behaviours and actions that bring out the best version of oneself.

Self awareness

Purpose

Giving 100% and leaving nothing to chance.

Effort

Being strategic, a student of the game, and optimising strengths.

Tactics

Being resilient and adaptable in crucial moments to gain a competitive advantage.

Problem solving

Possessing the willingness to do what's required no matter the feeling. 

Willingness

Process

Pre-competition

During competition

Recovering to excel in the next moment that matters 

Post competition

Guidelines for nutrition and hydration for tennis

Food Intake Recommendations

Professionalism

Competitiveness

Function

Strength & power

Speed & repeatability

Physical readiness

Perception

Court positioning

Anticipation

Athletic base

Split

Inner circle

End range

Contact

Recovery

Efficiency

Movement

Fundamental to stroke mechanics and tactical execution. 

Grips

Essential for the body to function effectively from the ground up.

Base

Preparation


The biomechanics of power production in world-class tennis strokes involve a complex interplay of various factors, including technique, timing, muscle activation, and kinetic chain efficiency. 
The key elements contributing to power generation include: Preparation, loading, rotation, racquet acceleration and speed, contact, muscle coordination and follow-through and deceleration.

1h backhand

Experience: 8-10 years

Establish: 10-12 years

Immerse: 12-15 years

Accelerate: 15-17 years

Perform: 17+ years