Developing World Class Fundamentals

What is the relationship between the pro game and fundamentals at all levels?

A great deal of confusion exists regarding the fundamentals of tennis. The secret is to be able to differentiate the critical fundamentals that transcend all levels of play and styles of hitting.

Furthermore, it is imperative for coaches to be knowledgeable as to what is appropriate for young players given their age and stage of development. Coaches need to understand the progressions in player development in order to do their students justice.

My goal when working with young players is to develop world class fundamentals. That’s a term you hear all the time–world class fundamentals–but what does it really mean? From my perspective it means fundamentals that are not going to limit that player in any way, technically, tactically, psychologically. World class fundamentals help players become every thing they can be in all areas of the game.

Today’s pros are explosive athletes with quickness, agility and strength.

Athleticism

In today’s game professional tennis players are powerful athletes. They possess strength and stamina, quickness, agility, explosive movement, rhythm timing and coordination. With athletic prowess becoming almost a prerequisite to success at the professional and even collegiate levels, it…