TENNIS SPECIFIC RELATIVE STRENGTH

T S R STRENGTH: It is a quality in which an individual  can play more number of strokes with ease and comfort with out committing errors and getting hurt/exhausted. Generally relative strength is the ability of the person to exert against resistance in relation to his body weight. An easy way to test this factor[in tennis specific situation] is to make a player to perform continuous ''clap floor push ups''. One who does more will be generally good at this factor, this can be assessed in a group by seeing their body weight.Lesser the body weight better the relative strength.So more number of ''clap floor push ups''  by  a tennis player is a vital factor to be developed along with other factors like skills,general endurance etc.

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STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT-BASICS

              Muscles  respond and develop according to the type of demands made on them as per the ability of an athlete's muscles to grip, lift,push,or pull.The maximum resistance is called maximum strength,this is the basic component of strength qualities on which other components,explosive strength,strength endurance, and relative strength are developed. Based on the type, duration,intensity,direction of pull/push,bio-mechanical specificity these qualities as per the demands of the game/sports can be developed.It is up to the coaches to define the sports skills; determine the strength type requirements and design the strength training program for an athlete/tennis player/a decathlete etc.    

EFFECTIVE SERVICE -TRAINING

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Not able to get service points? Know these aspects ,Service effectiveness is the capacity of the player to serve to the opponents weakness,which needs accuracy,spin,velocity and kick.
To master these qualities your training sessions may include
1,Sub-maximal but continuous effort [repetitions/serving]
2,To the point of exhaustion.
3,Incorporating any or all of the above factors[accuracy,spin,velocity,kick-as per the case need may be]
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Winning sports personality

ROUTE MAP FOR A WINNING SPORTS PERSONALITY:
Player's total integration of personality is important for a good performance.One may not be able to think one way and show an expression the other way.Every session of class is important for the development of personality. Classes should be enchanting and accomplishable. Coaches should fix a daily target at a rationale which is preconceived and the students should be homogeneously classified so that their daily tasks are fixed at an accomplishable level. Consequently the tasks/goals are elevated and raised for higher levels of performance.
This phenomenon will develop a personality which is sports oriented and developed with sports accomplishments.THIS KIND OF PSYCHOLOGICAL GROUNDING is important for future success in tough situations and equal competitions.

OVER COMING BARRIERS IN TENNIS PERFORMANCE

STAGNATION DESPITE SINCERE EFFORTS AND NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE REASONS.

Possible reasons,1. Forgotten to work on basics of each skills for a long duration. 
SOLUTION: Work diligently on the basics of all the skills in tennis /in particular your weaker skills.
2. Forgotten to work on basic motor qualities like speed,strength,agility ,and endurance.
SOLUTION: Verify'' your'' base line values and work on to reach and improve that level.
3.Too much indulgence with units of fragmented ready made training work outs.
SOLUTION:Work on gross body skills and actual play, in less competitive situation,with a focus on improving your weakness.

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OPTIMUM AROUSAL AND BETTER PERFORMANCE

OPTIMUM AROUSAL AND BETTER PERFORMANCE.
In sports /game competition situation,depending on the type of game/sport,duration,intersity,nature, the level of arousal should be kept well guided and under control.More than the optimum arousal will result in co- contraction of the reciprocal groups and will end in uncoordinated movements and consequently loss of accuracy,poor performance.Less than the optimum arousal will result in lethargy and boredom to perform the event and consequently poor performance. Researchers in this area have empirically proved optimal arousal is associated with higher level of performance. Coaches,parents,players should be able to monitor the the level of arousal and keep it well balanced in the tough situations of the game-deciding sets,tie breakers ,break points etc. This habits should be inculcated very early stages of sports training,so that future problems can be avoided.

READINESS FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE.

READINESS FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE:Sports trainers may have to be aware of the fact, that the physiological,sociological,psychological readiness are inter-dependent on each other. A change in one aspect of readiness will definitely affect the other domain.It will be a waste of time and futile exercise for one to teach /coach a person who is not ready to receive the contents of the day's work. The preparation for readiness should have long term,intermediate and immediate objectives.The fulfillment of these objectives will make an athlete ready in a state of personality,physical condition,and psychological development/readiness for winning the game /sports.

INDIAN TENNIS -SINGLES PLAY STRATEGY

A PROUD TIME FOR INDIAN TENNIS:See in a major event like US open we have have half a dozen players enduring/sustaining to the second week of play, mostly in doubles, The happy news is that the playing skills of this players are as good as any top players in the world,one may have to realize and understand the reasons, why these players are not doing well in singles.I feel/think that the first reason may be the aspect of exposure to futures and challengers tournaments at the appropriate stages of tournament participation.I think the corporate bodies can adopt players for the tour expenses. 
The second and the foremost reason is that these players lack in on court movement skills to cover the entire court in singles play,This can be overcome by using suitable track and field coaching know how with appropriate modifications.DO YOU AGREE?

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CARRYING ANGLE IN HUMAN LOCOMOTION AND SPORTS TALENT SPOTTING:
Females hang and swing their arms in a partially supinated with a oblique angle from the elbow,this is called the ''carrying angle''.This angle is more from vertical among the females with relatively more wider hips than their shoulders.
Coaches and sports trainers should be able to assess/foresee this factor at the early childhood and select and motivate children genetically endowed with lesser carrying angle for their respective sports. This factor enables them to be more efficient in their locomotion by reducing/eliminating eccentric thrust of the arm swing in every stride of movement.This bio-mechanical factor helps in all the sports events,which includes the tennis ground strokes also.

EFFECTIVE COACH:Players who have respect for their elders,teachers,coaches and parents will show an enormous amount of confidence and commitment to the cause,They will be ready to risk, and quick to take up new ventures and responsibilities which will ultimately end in development.In reciprocity, coaches should also should show more and more commitment not only to the sports/game/event, but also to their day to day life and may have to guide them assist them in their personal welfare,growth and achievement of every player,Such coaches will be more effective and successful in imparting their skills and knowledge.

PLAYING SURFACE FRICTION AND SLIPPAGE-ADAPTATION

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PLAYING SURFACE FRICTION AND SLIPPAGE-ADAPTATION : Playing surface friction and slippage properties and the type of sole in the shoes interact to generate the level of dynamic balance/equilibrium during the match play situations.Parents,players may have to choose the right type of shoes'/soles which suits the surface of play.Soon I believe shoes with playing surface/Tennis specific motor fitness ratings will come to market on a premium price.
More surface friction leads to better stability and more strain to the weight bearing joints due to the acyclic[open skill] nature of competitive tennis. Lesser the friction lesser the stability and more loss of balance during competitive play.
Quick to the surface adaptation will be safer for the player during competition.The shoes they wear should be able to transmit the right feel of the surface to the neuro-motor balancing in an acyclic,dynamic competitive Tennis movement situation.
COACHING POINT: A series of micro-stepping exercises with the appropriate shoes and surface may enable tennis players' to adapt faster to a variety of playing surfaces.

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PRE- EVENT ROUTINE OR A STATE OF ''NIRVAN'': Athletes and sports persons prefer to have their own pre- event routine besides their warm up,stretching etc,some athletes prefer to lie down for a moment.Some others may prefer to move around and perform some rituals like combing their hair or verifying their shoe laces etc.Their routines will help them to concentrate for the event.Yet some others may prefer to keep their mind away from the contest to get a complete relaxation before the event. This kind of detachment is required for excellent performance.Especially when there is a tough competition the winner would be the person who can attain a state of ''NIRVAN'' and detach himself from the out comes of the competition but still performs the sequence of tasks correctly.

OFF SEASON TRAINING

OFF SEASON TRAINING: We are biological organisms with a persistent need for activity and exercises of some kind like jogging,running,swimming,cycling etc.The motor qualities like strength, speed,endurance flexibility are the by products of demanding,deliberate and vigorous physical activities.A sedentary man who avoids any type of physical activities/exercise may lead to muscular atrophy and degeneration of muscles.To avoid this happening in an athletes'body, off season training is advised.It is a system of training/combination of games/exercises one may have to do while not in active competition.Depending upon the bio-mechanical/physiological need and motor requirements which are required for his/ her main event  one may have to choose appropriate set of activities.A middle distance runner may take to jogging,A weight lifter /jumper/throwers may play some basket ball,hand ball. Sprinters may take up quick reaction games like badminton etc. Off season work out's duration,intensity may vary according to the need and nature of the individual's main game/sport.A tennis player may take up a combination of games like table tennis,badminton,squash,volleyball,swimming etc to keep him fit and active.

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STROKE ENDURANCE Vs SHOT VELOCITY:This factor should be carefully considered during the early stages of mastering tennis.Often coaches get paid more by the ambitious parents to make their kids to produce a shot with a bang.What is required is that an optimum mix of stroke endurance and shot velocity.An individuals' capacity to master this skill may vary vastly, which depends on their ability to maintain their focus consistently while the ball in play.
COACHING POINT TO NOTE:-Devote more time for continuous[optimum speed]rallies to the point of exhaustion involving skill equated partners.

A GIFTED ATHLETE-BEHAVIOR INPUT

A GIFTED ATHLETE- BEHAVIOR RELATED INPUT:Gifted athletes who are nimble footed,restless with abundance of energy and enthusiasm should always like to have the limelight and lions'share of responsibility.It should be the concern of the coach to see the most gifted and the average club level players are taken care of appropriately in the training ,media coverage,sponsorship and other endorsements.Often coach may have to devise a program for the medium club level player, so that his/her spirits are held high and optimum level of contribution is rendered by every one for the betterment of the game and the process.BY:Prince --humanperformanceexcellence.blogspot.in

PRINCE TENNIS CENTER

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  The story of ‘’PRINCE TENNIS CENTER’’Yes I have a professional and moral responsibility to share this info to all my friends. Asok kumar was a master’s student in physical education 2006-08 batch with an intercollegiate potential in Badminton skills. He came under me for his tennis specialization, he was creative, hard working and diligent and had a drive to take up responsibility and hails from very moderate family background.
  He has spend a very moderate sum of Rs-50000/-[less than 1000 US $] to convert his friend’s paddy field in to three clay tennis courts at a place 8kms away from Vellore town limits., and his inaugural tournament has attracted more than 150 entries. He was so emotional and sentimental to name the center as ‘’Prince’’ Tennis Center. The observation is India is changing and there is a lot of scope for investment in private recreation.

  

  
  
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TOSS ACCURACY AND TENNIS SERVICE

CAN ADULTS LEARN TENNIS SERVICE FASTER BY MASTERING THE VERTICAL TOSS ?
YES-It was empirically found that adult men tennis learners[20-25 yrs] improved their service consistency to deuce and ad courts alternatively in a time bound continuous service testing [10 min] with a two equated group pre - post test experimental research[t-2.80.,p<.05] for experimental and control remained the same.

COACHING POINT:- Train the toss in the same vertical path with the same sequence routine.

Loudusamy ,Prince jeya kumar.,Effect of toss accuracy training on service consistency in tennis,Unpublished master's dissertation,Annamalai university, May ,2008.

MICRO-STEPPING AND ON COURT SPEED IN TENNIS

Can specific series of micro-stepping exercises increase on court speed in tennis players?

Yes—It can. It was observed with  two un equated groups with pre- post test design involving tiny steps of progression[3to4inches]with toe, ball of the foot at forward, sideward, backward progressions and ball-heel-ball-toe, heel-ball- toe with only forward progressions and inter-spread with striding for 30 meters proved to be beneficial in improving the on court speed of tennis players. Speed on court was tested by using modified line running test.

Jasmin papa, Prince jeya kumar; Effect of specific micro-stepping exercises on movement speed in tennis, Un published Mphil dissertation, Annamalai University,2007.