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Team Tennis Drills: Recognition, Reaction and Repetition (Video)

This video features Michael Center, University of Texas Men's Tennis Coach. Michael Center, who has been a successful collegiate tennis coach at Kansas, TCU and now Texas, has put together a series of drills used daily at Texas practices. His goal is to make his players react to the ball more quickly, develop consistency, and improve their footwork and control. The video begins with an essential part of any practice, the warm-up. Center has included a half-dozen of his favorite warm-up drills; he generally spends 25-40 minutes with these drills at the onset of each practice. The next 10 drills covered are the meat and potatoes of Center's practice sessions. the drills he refers to as Recognition, Reaction, and Repetition drills. With consistent practice, these drills will allow your team a heightened ability to make decisions on where to return a shot, and offer help on footwork, forehand, backhand, and the approach shot (for better consistency and control). The drills are appropriate for teams at any level and offer an ideal drill-based practice plan. 42 minutes. 2002. ISBN # 1-56404-861-6.

Off-Court Tennis Stroke Instruction and Conditioning Tennis Training On the Track (Video)

This video features Martin Novak, Head Women's Tennis Coach, University of Maryland. You have never seen anything like this! Martin Novak, an innovative tennis coach and former player (TCU), shows one of his favorite practice session ideas that takes your team off the court and onto the track! In this video, he uses the school's track and the infield grass to practice the volley and the approach shot, providing an excellent conditioning workout. Novak demonstrates 10 different drills with one of his former standout players, Sitinee Rangsithienchai. It is an original and effective method of reinforcing good concentration, technique while moving or while stationary, and off the court conditioning. All of the drills are demonstrated with two people, and can be adapted to add more players and practice additional strokes! Novak's drills will add variety and fun to your practices and are effective with advanced players as well as beginners. 25 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-829-2.

USTA's Complete Conditioning for Tennis Video (Copyright 1998)

Top tennis players build their workout regimen strategically to make sure they're reaching their fitness peak when it's time for competition. By using the four phases of conditioning detailed in the USTA's Conditioning for Competitive Tennis video, it's easy for any player to peak at the right time. Whether you're a year-round or seasonal player, this action-packed video shows which conditioning exercises you need to do, how to do them, and how each one translates to better performance on the tennis court. The video is divided into two main parts, the first part providing the conditioning basics on which you build your training regimen. This includes detailed demonstrations of stretching, aerobic, and strength-training activities. The second part shows the four phases of year-round training listed below, which ensure your fitness level is peaking when it's time to compete: Preparation includes low-intensity, high-volume strength training and extensive aerobic conditioning, giving players a fitness base. Pre-competition begins about four weeks before the start of the season or tournament. These workouts develop the strength and power needed for bursts of speed and long-match endurance. Competition (or Peak) begins one week before competition and continues through the duration of the tournament or season. These short-duration, high-intensity workouts simulate match play situations. Rest starts when the competition ends, and continues for one to four weeks. Players are shown how to refine their training plans based on how they performed in competition. Featuring footage of U.S. Open matches and training sessions at the USTA Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida, USTA's Conditioning for Competitive Tennis video shows you everything you need to reach the fitness level of professional tennis players. The video is hosted by Paul Roetert, the Administrator of Sport Science for the USTA. About the Author The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the governing body for tennis in the United States. The USTA's membership consists of more than 500,000 individuals and nearly 6,500 organizations, including schools, park and recreation departments or community tennis associations, and tennis clubs. The USTA is widely known as the owner and operator of the U.S. Open Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in worldwide tennis competition. The U.S. Open annually attracts more than a half million fans, awards more than $9 million in prize money, and

USTA's High-Performance Tennis: The Serve Video (Copyright 2001)

Great servers dominate the game of tennis with consistency, accuracy, power, disguise, and variety. Learn the technique of the top pros and apply it to your game! USTA's High-Performance Tennis: The Serve video features the top servers in the game: Pete Sampras Venus and Serena Williams Marat Safin Richard Krajicek Lindsay Davenport Lleyton Hewitt Shot with a high-speed camera capable of producing super-slow-motion images, the video gives you an unparalleled ability to analyze every facet of serving. With this footage you'll be able to see precisely how top players deal with each phase of serving. You'll learn how to study the serve and improve your ability to analyze serves for yourself or your players. The Serve takes you through the four phases of the serve: preparation, loading, hitting, and follow-through. Super- slow motion, stop action, graphics, and superb instruction help you analyze every facet of the stroke and see exactly what elements are needed for a dominating serve. Replays from numerous angles during U.S. Open television coverage allow you to see the servers' technique and see how to transfer that technique to the court. About the Author The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the governing body for tennis in the United States. The USTA's membership consists of more than 500,000 individuals and nearly 6,500 organizations, including schools, park and recreation departments or community tennis associations, and tennis clubs. The USTA is widely known as the owner and operator of the U.S. Open Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in worldwide tennis competition. The U.S. Open annually attracts more than a half-million fans, awards more than $9 million in prize money, and is broadcast on television to 125 countries. The USTA also sponsors amateur tennis competition ranging from events for children 12 and under to national tournaments for those 65 and older. More than 5 million schoolchildren are introduced to tennis each year through USTA school programs, and opportunities for further instruction and play are provided by a menu of USTA entry-level programs. A full range of player development, sport science, and youth tennis programs is offered at the USTA training facility in Key Biscayne, Florida, at 120 area training centers throughout the country, and through local Excellence Training Programs. In addition, the USTA emphasizes coaching education and development through an ambitious offering of coaching seminars,

USTA's Backboard Tennis Video (Copyright 1998)

Set practice sessions around your own schedule, at little or no cost, and always at the proper pace for your skill level! The United States Tennis Association (USTA) provides unmatched instructions for individual practice, a classic-but often forgotten-method for improving your game. The Backboard Tennis video provides challenging practice plans that are perfect for solo practices. These serving, backboard, and racket-handling drills can be expanded for partner and group practices and are a great way to improve skills between competitive matches. The perfect partner for the solo practicer, backboards can be used to improve your serve, forehand, backhand, approach shots, lobs, overhead smashes, and much more. They simulate rallies better than ball machines, and they can benefit any level of player because you're always practicing at your own pace. Backboard Tennis shows you how an ordinary wall can be your ticket to more beneficial practices and a better tennis game. About the Author The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the governing body for tennis in the United States. The USTA's membership consists of more than 500,000 individuals and nearly 6,500 organizations, including schools, park and recreation departments or community tennis associations, and tennis clubs. The USTA is widely known as the owner and operator of the U.S. Open Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in worldwide tennis competition. The U.S. Open annually attracts more than a half-million fans, awards more than $9 million in prize money, and is broadcast on television to 125 countries. The USTA also sponsors amateur tennis competition for players of all ages and abilities, ranging from events for children 12 and under to national tournaments for those 65 and older. More than 5 million schoolchildren are introduced to tennis each year through USTA school programs, and opportunities for further instruction and play are provided by a menu of USTA entry-level programs. A full range of player development, sport science, and youth tennis programs is offered at the USTA training facility in Key Biscayne, FL, at 120 Area Training Centers spread throughout the country, and through local Excellence Training Programs. In addition, the USTA emphasizes coaching education and development through an ambitious offering of coaching seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Coaching Strategic Tennis Practices (Video)

With Ian Duvenhage, University of Florida Head Men's Tennis Coach Coach of the 1999 NCAA Singles Champion! Duvenhage, who has coached winning programs for the past 20 years, knows how to create a winning team! His strategy for practice is grounded in an ancient philosophy of preparation for battle (knowing yourself and your opponent). Using 3X All-American Damon Hinkle (U.Florida) to demonstrate, Duvenhage takes you through practice sessions that simulate the different situations (advantageous, stand-off, disadvantageous) that your players will encounter in every match. For each situation, Duvenhage has a recommended action; Damon demonstrates the appropriate return that will give your players the best advantage; his demonstrations clearly show how varying speed, spin, and clearance on the return will improve your situation or keep the advantage. Duvenhage's insight and tips on better movement training and clearer decision making will improve any team's game at any level! (45 minutes, 1999)

USTA's 10 Keys to Mastering Tennis Video (Copyright 1997)

Coaches, instructors, and players will appreciate this instructive new video. Ron Woods of the United States Tennis Association and coaches Nick Saviano, Lynne Rolley, Kathy Woods, and Lew Brewer present a series of drills designed to help players learn skills faster, retain them better, and perform them under pressure. Viewers will learn these 10 keys to practicing and developing tennis skills effectively: Solid skills require solid understanding. Practice with intensity. Practice the right stuff. Practice the right amount. Get the right kind of feedback. Practice in a positive environment. Practice under pressure. Practice until it's automatic. Practice to fix errors and manage mistakes. Plan for improvement. In addition to full explanations and drills that demonstrate each key, footage from the U.S. Open and vivid graphics underscore the most important teaching points. Players and coaches alike will benefit from the USTA's 10 Keys to Mastering Tennis. About the Author The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the governing body for tennis in the United States. The USTA's membership consists of more than 500,000 individuals and nearly 6,500 organizations, including schools, park and recreation departments or community tennis associations, and tennis clubs. The USTA is widely known as the owner and operator of the U.S. Open Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in worldwide tennis competition. The U.S. Open annually attracts more than a half-million fans, awards more than $9 million in prize money, and is broadcast on television to 125 countries. The USTA also sponsors amateur tennis competition for players of all ages and abilities, ranging from events for children 12 and under to national tournaments for those 65 and older. More than 5 million schoolchildren are introduced to tennis each year through USTA school programs, and opportunities for further instruction and play are provided by a menu of USTA entry-level programs. A full range of player development, sport science, and youth tennis programs are offered at the USTA training facility in Key Biscayne, FL, at 120 Area Training Centers spread throughout the country, and through local Excellence Training Programs. In addition, the USTA emphasizes coaching education and development through an ambitious offering of coaching seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Fitness Testing For Tennis Video (Copyright 1999)

This video shows tennis instructors and coaches how to administer the United States Tennis Association (USTA) fitness testing protocol for junior tennis players ages 8 to 18. Designed under the direction of the USTA Sport Science Committee for Player Development, this battery of tests helps you identify your players' baseline fitness levels. Based on these test results, you will be able to: help your players train more efficiently, prevent injuries, and develop a strength program that improves your players' competitive game. Narrated by Dr. Jack Groppel, Fitness Testing for Tennis begins with a cardiovascular test and warm-up routine to ensure safety and prevent player injuries during testing. Next, viewers learn step-by-step how to perform these five tests in the tennis protocol: Flexibility Strength and power Body composition Speed and agility Aerobic capacity Plus, the video lists all of the equipment needed for each test and shows how to properly record the test results. Fitness Testing for Tennis helps your players discover their optimum potential and raise their level of play!