How can parents help young tennis players?

You just want the best for your child, help to remove all the barriers, help them to fulfil their true potential. What parent doesn't?

We ask around, other parents, those who's child might be a little older, maybe performing at a level you "know" your child is capable of, even of beating perhaps. Ask all the coaches you know,look on the internet. Instagram , youtube, so many experts.

Everyone knows the best thing for your child. They throw around terms like Increase their force production, work on thoracic mobility, increase their acceleration, deceleration mechanics. Do plyometrics. But what does it all mean?

What is really best for my child?

Who are the best people to talk to?

 

Well, the best people to talk to about improving the physical capabilities of an athlete is someone with a history of developing athletes at the highest level. Maybe international tennis, maybe Premierleague football, Olympics even. How would we go about making contact with such a person?

Well, you...

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