“Coordination is trainable, and ages 6–11 are the best window for it.”
Responding quickly to a signal. Simple reaction is one known signal and one response. Complex reaction means choosing the right response among several.
“Go on the bounce, not on my voice.”
Controlling the body when still (static), when moving (dynamic), and when in the air (in flight). Good balance keeps the centre of gravity over the base of support.
“Finish the shot and hold it. Can you freeze?”
Knowing where your body is on the court in relation to the ball, the lines, the net and the opponent.
“Where are you on the court right now?”
Organizing movements in time, like the bounce–hit timing of a rally or the sequence of steps before a shot.
“Bounce, hit. Bounce, hit. Say it out loud.”
The coordination abilities under every tennis skill.
Responding quickly to a signal. Simple reaction is one known signal and one response. Complex reaction means choosing the right response among several.
“Go on the bounce, not on my voice.”
Controlling the body when still (static), when moving (dynamic), and when in the air (in flight). Good balance keeps the centre of gravity over the base of support.
“Finish the shot and hold it. Can you freeze?”
Knowing where your body is on the court in relation to the ball, the lines, the net and the opponent.
“Where are you on the court right now?”
Organizing movements in time, like the bounce–hit timing of a rally or the sequence of steps before a shot.
“Bounce, hit. Bounce, hit. Say it out loud.”
Adjusting how much force and speed to use, like the difference between a drop shot and a drive.
“Same swing, half the speed.”
Linking separate movements into one smooth action, such as running, stopping and swinging.
“Run, stop, hit. No pause between them.”