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The transition game

Abstract

As a skill development consultant for the LTA, I would like to take this 20mins to highlight the specific skill development required by the juniors to master a good transition game and be skilful at the net.

1- Transition game: With the use of video clips I will show different footwork used to come to the net from the baseline (drive and volley) and for an approach shot

2- Net play: With the use of demonstrations, will present when to volley with the hand, forearm, shoulder and the different timing/feelings required

Keywords

Junior, Professional, Doubles

Summary

Moving from junior to professional can be addressed in many ways...
With the focus of skill development, I would like to highlight the importance and the nuances of developing a good transition game for the professional level.
There are many skills involved when coming to the net either on short balls (approach shots) or by following an attacking shot made from the baseline (drive and volley)
1- The approach shot present different footwork depending of the situation. We will present video clips related to:
i. Double hop on the left leg
ii. Double hop on the right leg
iii. On the run on a low ball right/left
iv. Hit with power right/left on the spot
v. Forward pivot: left/right
vi. Note: specific footwork on volleys

2- Drive and volley related to coming to the net from the baseline after an offensive shot in order to force the opponent to execute a difficult passing shot or to intercept a defensive shot
i. The drive and volley can be done right away as the player hits the ball
ii. Or it could be delayed to ensure that the opponent is in difficulty or to surprise\sneak in to intercept

Title 2º

PLAYING DOUBLES AT GRAND SLAM

Abstract 2º

As the doubles’ leader for the LTA and having participated often at Grand Slams with seeded doubles’ team, I would like to share few things related to performing well at Grand Slam

Keywords 2º

Doubles, Grand Slam, Elite Tennis

Summary 2º

Grand Slams are obviously the most important tournaments and the doubles players need to adapt differently in comparison with the usual ATP or WTA tour.
I will go through some of the differences happening at the Grand Slams
1- The scoring format
a. Game scoring
i. ATP and WTA tour has a no-ad format
ii. Grand Slams has advantage scoring
b. Match scoring
i. ATP and WTA tour has super tie-break for 3rd set
ii. Grand Slams have normal third set
iii. Mixed doubles have a super tie-break instead of 3rd set
iv. Exception: Wimbledon:
1. Men doubles best of 5 sets
2. Each set tie-break except the last one for both men and women and mixed which needs the 2 games difference

2- Mixed doubles:
a. This is also specific to Grand Slam
b. The money is interesting
c. The challenge
i. For the women
ii. For the men

3- Different types of training:
a. Adapting to new environment: hard, clay, grass
b. Grooving the basics: consistency
c. Competitive training: Getting the right frame of mind/attitude
d. Practice sets: Getting ready
e. Specific to opponents when appropriated
f. Improving from match to match
4- Net play and specific volley skills
As they are peak tournaments, players want to feel ready and they may need reassurance or help on any specific volleying situations. This can be done quickly if we refer to feeling, timing and stroke effectiveness....
1 Volleying with the hands
a. Different feels
i. Block
ii. Touch
iii. Jab
b. Effectiveness
i. Different impact point
ii. Racquet behind or in front of the hand
2- Volleying with the forearm
a. Changing speed
b. Changing direction
c. Changing height
3- Volleying with the arm
a. Stabilizing the speed of an approach volley
b. Dealing with low balls either fast or slow

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Name

Louis

Surname

Cayer

Curriculum vitae

Louis Cayer is known to our ITF worldwide workshop as he presented at each one since Mallorca in 1987

Renowned as a doubles expert, having worked with several number 1 doubles players and for doing the ITF doubles tactics DVD and manual, he is presently hired by the LTA as the doubles' leader for GB

Prior working for the LTA, Louis was 12 years the Canadian Davis Cup coach and captain from 1989-2000 and also the leader of the coaching certification, where he developed the Action Method, a game based approach to coaching

Louis travels to Grand Slams for over 20 years and as Canadian Head National Coach and LTA high performance manager he is a consultant for the development of juniors to professional level.

Conditions

I agree with ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference 2009 conditions

History

Member for

2 years 23 weeks