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Most people start their kids at 3-4. I feel like it's a good age to start. They don't really learn anything that is tennis specific in red ball but it's a stepping stone for moving on to orange and so on. As for progression that really depends on the individual kid and their ability. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
On this note, it is a bit overwhelming. People say gear doesn’t make a difference but I believe I have a power racquet and power strings (multi), and my #1 issue is that I hit my groundstrokes long. I think it matters.
What process would you recommend for me to find my best racquet and strings? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
There's plenty of people around your age that play at clubs. It's a ton of fun especially when you start to form friendships with those people. I don't think anyone is too old to play competitive for fun | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Please any tips for playing in heat and sun. That is my number one weakness, I am in good shape, better shape than most of the people I play, but I could play someone overweight and I’ll be dead and overheated wayyyyy before them. Part of it might be that I try to get to everything. Please, any strategies on staying co... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
The first thing you need to do is decide if you like your current racket. It's swing weight and feel etc. For string's you just need to start trying different ones. That's what I had to do to find my current setup. Practically everyone that I know play with full poly. Those that use multis are always in a hybrid. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
If a club isn’t in the cards go to your nearest public courts with a bag of balls. Don’t underestimate what you can still do by yourself to improve. Serves, ground strokes, footwork. Once you’ve hit all the balls go to the other side and round them up and do it again from there. If there’s a hitting wall or even empty ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Awesome thanks for the reply! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
A big part of playing in the heat is eating the right food and such before playing. Hydrating yourself properly begins before you play. You should drink plenty of water a couple days before you play. Having something that can replenish electrolytes as you play is a requirement in the heat. Having something to eat on ch... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Of course | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Makes total sense. Thank you! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I’ve recently gotten my certification with PTR and am looking to start coaching professionally. I have a full time job at the moment that pays the bills but perhaps one day coaching could be my full time gig.
My goal is to get to where you are. I want to coach and develop players for high level competition. How’d you... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
What proportion of juniors tend to go pro, and by extension how many will continue to have tennis-adjacent careers (coaching or other roles)? And how do they deal with the fact that there is such a small pool of pro players that can have financially viable careers? For both the kids and also the parents who probably ha... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Do you feel the average skill level of tennis players (that play frequently) has improved over the last decade?
I took a hiatus after high school and have been quite humbled by some of the levels I’m seeing. My dad was a solid 4.5 player and it seems that level is much higher than before (at least around me). | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
[I've posted this video in the sub](https://old.reddit.com/r/10s/comments/1dysdhx/a_couple_of_fun_points_and_advice_request/), can you give me any specific feedback? Might be too much of an ask, but thanks! (I'm orange shirt) | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I started by helping out with the lower level players at my summer camp. Then I just started to coach more and more. Having connections to high level coaches helps a lot. When I just started out. I wish I made more connections with the kids. The best way to improve as a coach is to work with other coaches | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
The amount of juniors that go truly pro is very very low. I personally know one girl who tried to go pro for about three years and then went into coaching. One of my coworkers coached Emma Navarro as a junior and another coached another top WTA American. Most parents and later juniors want to get tennis scholarships. E... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I feel like it depends on where you are. I don't think the average has really gone up at least where I am. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Awesome I appreciate it. I’ve been going back and forth on whether I should apply to coach at clubs near me or try to open my own coaching business. I think that the club coaching would give me access to other pros that I can mix with but I also feel like I have a vision for how I want to develop players on my own and ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Can you day more about why the non green balls hurts players? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Nice to see a reputable person preaching what I preach. The off court work is just as important if not more important than on court work. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
It depends on where you are. Practically everyone where I am is associated with a club because you need indoor space for winter. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Out of the 100 or more juniors that you coached, how many do you honestly think will break the top 50?
Have you ever sat down with a student and told him/her that it just isn't realistic to pursue as a career? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
How much time if any do you spend working on a player’s game to fit their personality as well as their physique? I think too many parents as well as juniors make the mistake of copying the styles of others rather than developing something that works for them. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
One of the main reasons is that Red, Orange, and green balls create complacency. Kids get used to the bounce and feel of the ball. The moment they switch they have to get used to a completely new feel. If a kid has potential you try to get him to yellow ball as fast as possible because that's what all the high level to... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
There's a curve to it. The better a player gets the more time they need to spend on fitness. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Any strategies for conserving enough energy to survive multi-day weekend tournaments where you may have to play two singles matches in one day, another match the following day, and one more on finals day? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Top 50 in the world? Basically none. One of my coworkers coached Emma Navarro when she was a junior. Another coached another top WTA American female. That's it. And they've been coaching way longer than I have. Being a tennis player is not a realistic career for practically everyone. Most players goal is to get a schol... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Personal trainer and avid tennis player here. Just wanted to share some fitness advice if you’re interested.
Avoid the sport specific training. It’s a great recipe for overuse injuries and leaves big holes to fill in your fitness. Focus on training compound movements in multiple planes of motion. Think squat, hinge, ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
That's the primary focus. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to teach a player to play into their strengths and avoid their weaknesses. Not to say we don't work on weaknesses | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
When these players that get into lets say IVY leagues with a tennis scholarship, is it a prerequisite that they play for the school for all 4 years? Or can they get in, play first year then quit and study like the norm? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
So would you say the aim of most juniors is to attain a tennis scholarship in college rather than to go pro? Thanks for sharing your insights. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
It all starts before you even step on court. Fitness is the main thing. Spending time in the gym will help with pretty much every aspect. Start hydrating a couple days before the tournament. Eat a healthy diet before you play so you don't feel sick. Make sure you drink enough water as you play and continue to drink aft... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
If they're on a tennis scholarship they must play all 4 years. Otherwise they lose the scholarship. There are exceptions for injuries attained while playing and stuff like that. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Everyone wants to go pro and that's what they strive for. They know realistically they most likely won't so that scholarship is the next choice | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Seriously. I can swing very fast, it's not a controllable or repeatable ball. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Thank you. Gym stuff is not my strong suit. I know the basics but my expertise is on court | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
One of the first things that I noticed was your lack of balance when you hit. A lot of your shots you jumped, hit off the back foot, didn't transfer weight, etc. It also looks like your swing path is very much forced. You're forcing your racket to move in the specific way instead of letting it flow and do what it wants... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
how do i stop my serves from going out? l literally serve super well 40% of the time but other times itll go behind the court entirely. plz anything helps | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Thanks. And a side question - is there 'too old to start' age for juniors to get good enough for the juniors top 100, or have you seen some examples where some kids really pick it up at a slightly older (relatively) age?
Starting tennis is my 30s is humbling realising how good juniors are but also that they've alread... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I'm a junior player in Australia who mainly trains on syn grass and has a really hard time adjusting to playing on hard court. Any tips? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
What is one piece of advice that you think has helped your students the most?? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
It's hard to give any advice without knowing why it's happening. One thing I would make sure is your toss is in the right spot on your serves. And take your time when you serve. It's the one shot in tennis you completely control | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
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There definitely is for most players. There are exceptions of course. One of my friends started playing when he was 8 I believe and he finished as a 5 star recruit. Those kinds of things are quite rare though. Nearly all of them started playing when they were 3-4. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Thank you! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
How often do you change your strings, and do you do it yourself or where do you like to take it? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Thanks! I've done something similar, the coach called it a figure eight drill. Definitely kicked my ass. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Frankly I'm not really sure what to say as I've never played on syn grass myself. I would say that hardcourt is a cross between clay and grass. It's a very predictable surface. Points are faster than clay but slower than grass. Moment is fairly easy but is rough on the joints | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
One of the best pieces of advice that I got while I was playing and that I'm now passing on is to never think that a ball is going out. It prevents you from getting flatfooted when you think a ball is going to go out and it drops in or the wind blows it back. There are some exceptions but it holds true practically 100%... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I change my strings when they break which happens fairly often. I usually string my own but currently have been taking them to a local shop because I've been trying out different strings. I always keep my tension the same. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Yep! Just as you don't want the coach to take his time when feeding you the balls, you wouldn't want it to be done too quick so you don't do everything as you should. The coach should match your pace, but no slacking off! :D | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Thank you! The balance thing is something I never thought about. The swingpath is the thing I'm currently working on after recording and noticing I'm using the reverse forehand way too often. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
And of the full polys, which have you liked the most? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Yeah. On most shots you should be able to hit and stay in the position fairly easily for a couple seconds.If you're having trouble it means your hitting off balance. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I love Head Lynx. I only play with full poly. Otherwise I'd break strings way too often. I've broken certain poly's in 3-4 hours so any soft string would just be gone | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Hit with the swingspeed you can control then. I've got a ridiculously high swing speed but I can control the ball. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Thanks for that. I completely forgot about this drill. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Happy to help! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
It's the simple stuff you forget the easiest, I haven't done it in years, idk how I remembered it 😂 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Oh I know. I'll remember some random drill I did when I was like 8 then I'll blank when someone asks me why they missed a ball in the bottom of the net. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
how to get confidence. i tend to push in matches because i dont have confidence to hit the ball hard | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Think you're misunderstanding a bit. You can always swing faster than the swing that can be controlled.
Therefore, a video with a "+20mph to your stroke with this one neat trick" that pretends racket head speed aka swing faster is a secret is basically worthless. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I mean yeah. At that point it's not a stable swing though. But yes those videos are useless. I've controlled balls at my fastest swing speed before. It's not a high percentage ball by any means but it's doable. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
In all honesty the only way to truly achieve this is to just play more. One thing you can try that worked for me is to play a match against someone you have 100% of losing to. In a match like that you have nothing to lose. Try your hardest and hit through the ball. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Give me the 8 step path to go from noob to GOAT. I feel like if Buddhists can reach enlightenment in 8 steps we Reddit noobs should be able to reach tennis enlightenment in 8 or less steps. Obviously this is somewhat satire but a basic list of the top 8 or so things to focus on could be helpful. It’s ok if it’s broad t... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
whats the most common issue you see in the juniors you work with?
IK IM LATE BUT PLS RESPOND | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
There was a statistic on a ITF book where they were showing that around 70% of the top 100 players had started playing on claycourts due to its nature of teaching players from a young age to build the point, to think more strategically, to be more consistent, to develop their dropshot which is a modern weapon and all t... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Follow up: I only play pretty casually, but I want to take this seriously pretty soon. I have a one-handed backhand right now because it feels a lot more natural and usable, but I also haven't really tried two handed backhanding either. Do you think it would be worth it to try and learn the two-hander before I get too ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
what racket head speed should most rally balls be? like 80% of max?
should it be mostly consistent at that pace? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Do you teach any juniors who use anything but a semi western or western grip forehand anymore? Seems like eastern grip has become extinct at junior level. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Won't poly destroy a kid's arm? They're too stiff | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
how to get more swing speed on the ball and a heavier shot or like exercises to work on? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
A teaching pro I know (she was a former WTA player) says - and I'm paraphrasing - that, "I can teach hitting technique, point construction, etc, but I can't teach footwork; you either have it or you don't." | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
What age do you think kids should start training? And what age do you think kids should start competing?
When competing, how do you balance off season tinkering with competition prep? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Are there signs of players that have pro potential? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
What racket do you use? Do you prefer open pattern or dense pattern? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I picked up the sport during covid I’m an adult. I lose too often 3-1 3-0 to my friends and family who picked it up at the same time. I recently took on lessons because I got sick of losing.
In the times I’m not in a match or lessons what would help?
I can’t control the game as much I think I should. I can hit with m... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
That is a reflection on her not being a good enough coach, not on footwork being impossible to teach. Footwork patterns are actually very digestible once you know the right ones, and practicing them can be done at your own pace, without the ball, and then with. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
She teaches the same level players as the OP who just said the same thing. Don't know what to tell you. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
That is interesting. Do you think that this is a mistake? What other isolations does your method avoid? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
How do you see potential in juniors aswell as do you think being a 15 year old male without an ITF point is too late to believe to be a top 75 ATP player? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Turnir deyəndə nəyi nəzərdə tutursunuz? Hər kəs turnirə yazıla bilər. Pul mükafatı turnirləri? Pro turnirlər? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I mean that works pretty well at all levels. I remember the 2017 Federer/Nadal final being particularly central for a match at that level. First player to provide an angle was often giving the opponent a chance to create more angle and thus giving them a great chance to win the point. I think ‘on every shot’ probably n... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Actual good advice on Reddit about tennis fitness… what the fuck?!?! You’re saying that I should squat and not do 25 fast feet drills on a footwork ladder?! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I couldn’t disagree more about this. It’s like saying soccer is played on 11 a-side pitch with a size 5 ball so the faster we get a child there the better they will be. Yellow ball tennis is super non representative of the game at an adult age/stage if played by 9YOs. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
What do you think about the Wilson Blade Amplifeel (98 sq, 305g)? I use Luxilon Savage Black (52 pounds) strings.
I've used this racket for a long time but I'm looking to get new frames but I'm not sure which current frame would give me a feel most similar to my current setup.
I don't have a lot of money and I'm from... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Do you feel working as a coach hurts you as a player as you used to balls with less pace and hitting less aggressive balls to the other side? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
do you ever just aim for their head when theyre being little shits? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I am pretty new to tennis but love the one handed backhand; partly cause I'm a Dimitrov fan. I was watching tsitsipas last match at Wimbledon(against I forgot lol) and I couldn't help but notice the one hand does seem like a disadvantage. It seems to take more time to hit it and it never seems as hard hit as the 2 hand... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Watch any of Wawrinka's grand slam final wins. You won't think it's a disadvantage 😅. I love 1HBHs. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
which metro area is the most under-rated (or not considered a traditional hotspot) for producing the highest percentage of top D-1 and future ATP players? I know Florida and So-Cal are traditionally where the top kids train and grow up. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
How do you recognise a super talent and what traits do these future professionals poses? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Are there any common areas of improvement or skills that higher level players seem to neglect?
Any tips to improve slice/net game? I play at the 5.0 ntrp level and it seems like you can get away with just ground strokes, but I want to see if I can get closer to 5.5. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
What advice would you give a player starting at 21 years old who wants to win tournaments? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
This makes sense | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I would say around there. It should be consistent. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
1. Technique
2. Positioning
3. Footwork
4. Match strategy
5. Mental toughness
6. Figuring out opponents strengths and weaknesses
7. Learning to play into your own strengths
8. Physical fitness (I assume you're starting in decent physical shape)
This would be my version. A lot of the things would be worked on in ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Most of them are primarily mental. Patience is a big one | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
That's absolutely true. Sadly the place where I am there's very few clay courts around. Out of those that exist only a couple ate good | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I created an app that sits somewhere between a casual meet up group and playing in an official USTA tournament. The app is intended for tennis facilities to host persistent ladder leagues and tennis players meet up as a group and play their match. Matchmaking and ranking are facilitated through the app.
Do you think ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
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