More than five hours of intensive tennis will be available each day from Monday to Saturday. The day will begin with a talk and a demonstration of a particular tennis stroke, with the focus on a different shot each morning. The morning and part of the afternoon will be devoted primarily to technique and fitness. Without a reasonable level of fitness even a seemingly flawless technique will fail under pressure. The rest of the time will be spent trying to put into practice what has been learnt earlier in the day or week with the playing of supervised games, sets and competitions with particular attention to tactics and strategy. Although participants will generally be grouped with people of a similar standard, there will be opportunities to play with stronger players including the coaches who will frequently participate in the afternoon games.

Participants will learn about mental strength and the ability to overcome nerves, so as to perform to the best possible level. The programme is designed to be challenging and instructive but also fun for everyone.

Technical Theme of Instruction

In addition to the focus on basic technique, fitness and mental attitude, attention is given (particularly with more advanced players) to the ‘early ball technique’ practised brilliantly in the past by such illustrious players as McEnroe and Sampras and now by ‘greats’ such Federer and the Williams sisters.

The ‘early ball technique’ is about how to make contact with the ball at an early stage of its flight. If this can be achieved, then one’s opponent has less time to prepare for the next shot. A good practitioner of the technique will make a smooth, energy-efficient, early contact with the ball and quietly dominate an

opponent made to feel rushed and uncomfortable. The aim is to take home a more relaxed and more authoritative game of tennis.

Video Analysis

All participants have the option of being filmed on video.

Each tennis stroke is subjected to expert analysis.Improvement is often hastened by a confrontation with the visual proof of one’s errors.

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