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Vol. 8, No. 4
High-Performance The NewsletterforTennisCoaches
The Progressive Development of a
High Performance Tennis Player
by Anne Pankhurst, B.A. (Hons.), Administrator, Coaching Education
Recently I had a call from a coach who consider is making a plan that is appropriate Michael Baz
wanted advice on the training program for your player. Coaches know that issues of
he had developed for an 11-year old girl. growth and development should underpin a
I was concerned about the plan on several Developmental Plan, but sometimes they are
counts. The first concern was that a number of understandably a little hazy on how to relate
skills and abilities were left out of the plan. this to teaching technique, tactical and mental
Also, I was concerned that the volume and type skills, as well as competition.
of training, as well as the schedule of training,
related to an older player and not an 11-year- In this article we will address the following
old girl. questions:
My conversation with the coach revealed � What are the Windows of Opportunity
that the plan was a copy of a recent schedule that exist to maximize learning?
and training program for a current world-
ranked player. Needless to say, we then talked � What are the common growth and
about growth and development and progressive development stages that affect learning?
development in tennis and rewrote the program
to make it appropriate for an 11-year-old who Growth and Development
seemed both talented and enthusiastic to learn.
The reality of understanding and applying a
When outlining a program, the first thing to sound knowledge of growth and development
is important to successfully working with a
In This Issue player. As coaches, it is essential that we under-
stand that at different ages, different things are
Dear Coach 2 possible and that there are critical times-- Allie Will of Boca Raton displayed the development
Windows of Opportunity--that must be recog- of her game by her winning the 2006 Orange Bowl
USTA High Performance Coaching nized and utilized. 16s Championship.
Program Update 2 For example, players under 12 or 13 years What actually happens to the player and
old lack the ability to generate power because when it happens is important to understand. A
USTA High Performance Coaching physiologically they lack speed and strength-- watershed for every player is the onset of
the components of power. So what is the impact puberty and a growth spurt. Coaches really
Program Attendance 2 of growth and development on teaching tech- need to understand the implications of this in
nique? Boys moving through puberty often determining what players can and should do.
The Links Between Physical Maturity and "lose" coordination, especially when they are
Technical Development in the Serve 5 growing very fast. The length of their arms and If we can use and understand the concept
legs increases so rapidly that they temporarily of Windows of Opportunity, progress is rapid.
Strength and Conditioning Training lose the ability to control the increased length Ignore that concept and learning chances
of the levers. So how do we help the natural loss and valuable time are lost. Worse, the player
Through the Phases of Progressive of confidence in the player when things that
once worked no longer do? continued on page 3
Development 10
DEAR COACH W ith the new year upon us, it is a good time to spend some time planning. Planning is essential to success on many
levels. The players you coach certainly need a well-planned training and competitive schedule that includes goals
to develop technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects of their games. These plans should be based on prin-
ciples of periodization that incorporate rest and time away from tennis. In addition, any long-term planning should take
into account the "age and stage" of each player you coach. Knowing the "Windows of Opportunity" or what to teach when,
based on player readiness is essential to long-term development. In this issue, you will read articles by Anne Pankhurst and
Scott Riewald that will provide you with information related to the progressive development of a high performance player
that will help you in your efforts to coach your players in a more effective and systematic manner.
Speaking of planning, 2007 will mark the last year that the High-Performance Coaching newsletter will be available in
paper form. This decision was not an easy one, but with technology comes change and it is important that we take advan-
tage of technology to broaden our scope to make the newsletter and other resources available to all tennis coaches in the
United States. Our website, www.playerdevelopment.usta.com, will now become the centerpiece of our Coaching Education
efforts, where you will find the newsletter in electronic form, along with some new and exciting resources like our "Digital
Library."
Launching in February, the USTA Player Development Digital Library will feature video clips from the US Open that you
can watch in slow motion and will even provide you the ability to create your own sequence pictures, which you can print
out and share with the players you coach. Stay tuned to the website and also the next High-Performance Coaching newslet-
ter for more information about our new plans.
All the best to you both on and off the court,
Paul Lubbers, Ph.D.
Director, Coaching Education, USTA Player Development
USTA High Performance Coaching Program Update
The USTA Coaching Education Department is accepting applications for the High Performance Coaching Program. This
educational program is intended specifically for the coach who is working with players striving for excellence in competi-
tive tennis (i.e., sectional and national ranked junior players to collegiate and young professionals). Applications for the
2007 program dates are available by e-mailing us at Coaching@USTA.com or by going to the USTA Player Development web
site, www.playerdevelopment.usta.com, and downloading the program application.
USTA High Performance Coaching Program Attendance
The following coaches successfully completed the USTA High Performance Coaching Program conducted at Harvard
University, May 16-21, 2006. Congratulations to each Coach for his/her efforts!!
Nelson Alapi Gordon Graham Jonas Lundblad
San Diego, CA Arlington, MA Cedar Park, TX
Carlos Baez Nancy Grimes Francisco Montoya
Trujillo Alto, PR Bedford, NH Manchester, MA
Jeff Bearup Bruce Gullikson John M. Raker
Duxbury, MA Burnsville, MN Harrisonburg, VA
Mark Beede Phillip Hayman Kim Reid
Honolulu, HI Pawtucket, RI Arlington, MA
Vlatko Bosevski Arun Jetli Tyler Thomson
Amherst, NY Orange, OH Minneapolis, MN
Tim Donovan Rhona Kaczmarczyk Gwinyai Zengeni
Boston, MA Denver, CO Norwalk, CT
Duane Evans Lance Lee David Zeutas-Broer
Charlotte, NC Philadelphia, PA Westborough, MA
2 Vol. 8, No. 4 David Geatz Christopher K. Lewit
Minneapolis, MN
T H E U SYTorAk TNoEwWn HSeLigEhTtsT, ENRY F O R T E N N I S C O A C H E S
continued from page 1
The Progressive Development of a
High Performance Tennis Player
might never catch up to learn the skills needed to develop Performance Coaching newsletter, you will find a copy of a new
into a top player. version of the USTA progressive development poster. We also
have taken the opportunity, through our usual photo sequences,
As coaches we should know when the best time is to develop to illustrate the link between the physical development and the
spin, develop a game style or use goal-setting with the player. It technical ability of players at different ages.
is not when we decide, but when the window to learn is open. We
should know when (at what ages) we should use play as the The Progressive Development of a
teaching tool rather than structured practice. We should know High Performance Player
when practice should be led by the player and why.
The Link between Growth and Development The Introduction and Foundation Phase (ages 5 - 12)
and Performance In this phase, young players are introduced to the sport and a
solid foundation is laid for their future development. The learning
What is the link between growth and development and the theme for the phase is fun and fundamentals--making the initial
progressive process that develops a high performance player? experience one that will encourage the player to make progress,
After all, not every tennis player becomes a high performance have fun and stay in the sport.
player; nor does every talented young player become an expert The issues of growth and development are obviously very real
player. Progressive development is the long-term development of at this stage and underpin what is possible for the age group. The
expert athletic performance. It has a pattern, is planned and Windows of Opportunity are identified under the physical,
does not happen by chance. Over the years, different researchers technical, tactical, and mental and emotional sections on the
have noted that at different ages and stages in their lives, enclosed poster. They are important to know because the specific
athletes make faster progress in certain skills and abilities. skills of physical development will affect what is possible techni-
Furthermore, they rarely make the same progress in all skills at cally, and the elements of mental and emotional development
the same time. Simon Joyce
For example, skill learning takes place ear-
lier than tactical understanding--typically
between the ages of 8 and 12. Researchers also
note that the stages of development in different
skills have to be moved through in a progressive
manner for the expert performer to eventually
emerge. They note that the ages at which dif-
ferent abilities develop are similar across most
sports and that athletic development is
undoubtedly linked to growth and development.
Also, they note that the years spent at each
stage are similar and that the age and length of
expert performance was roughly the same
across all sports.
As a result of these findings, a number of dif-
ferent models of athletic development have The learning theme for the introduction phase is fun and fundamentals.
been drawn up. Recently, the USTA adopted a
well-researched model developed in 1985 by Benjamin Bloom. will have a strong bearing on what is possible tactically.
Coaches will be familiar with the original tennis-specific model. But the key issues for this phase move beyond these skills.
It identified the key technical, physical, mental, emotional and The phase covers childhood, which means the young player is
tactical skills that were important at each phase of development small in stature, has limited sports experience, is physiologically
of the player. The importance of competition was recognized and underdeveloped and certainly has different needs from a teenager
the types of competition appropriate at each of the three stages or adult. Another important need for the coach to consider is the
were identified. concept of multiple sport participation.
Since the introduction of that model, we have undertaken Court sizes and equipment must "fit" the child. The ball is
more study and research in our quest to help give coaches the important too; a normal ball will move through the air too fast and
best information and ideas and, thereby, give the best opportu- bounce too high for a small child learning the game skills. The
nities to every player. Along with this edition of the High- length of the racquet must enable the child to control the length
THE USTA NEWSLETTER FOR TENNIS COACHES continued on page 4 3 Vol. 8, No. 4
continued from page 3
The Progressive Development of a
High Performance Tennis Player
of the lever, so shorter, lighter racquets are vital to rapid learning. Anne Pankhurst
In the introduction part of this first phase, a foam ball is used
A systematic approach to coaching is essential for continued
on a 36-foot court, but as the child grows and moves to the foun- development during the refinement phase.
dation part of the phase, the court size increases to 60-feet and
finally to a full-size court. The ball moves from a foam ball to a used to coach simple skills like winning, losing and scoring. In
low-compression ball to a normal ball and the racquet length this phase the opportunity and feasibility exists to teach skills
steadily increases. The ages and abilities of the player in this such as defense, offense, counter-attacks, etc., because the play-
phase will also be reflected in the scoring system and types of er has the mental maturity to understand such skills. Therefore,
matches played. For young children, a three-set match is too competition is a vital development tool. The ratio of competition
long, but they do need to learn certain competitive skills as well to training increases as players move through this phase and the
as the foundations of winning and losing, sportsmanship, and type of competition changes. Rankings become increasingly
respect for others. Specific scoring systems that lay a good important as benchmarks of improvement.
foundation are essential, as are team competitions. Teams help
young children learn to play as an individual, but with the At the end of the foundation phase, the ratio of training to
support of others. This is important in building confidence. competition should be about 1:5, but by the end of the transition
phase it will have moved to 1:2. The players will have a peri-
Finally, young players need to be in an environment where odized schedule for their training, competition and rest. As they
they are taught by those who understand their need for fun move through this phase, the players also are moving through
and enjoyment as well as for learning in relevant ways. puberty--a stage that represents the greatest changes in their
Consequently, coaches, teachers and parents who are experi- lives in terms of physical growth and emotional and mental
enced with young children are more likely to progress the development.
players and keep them in the sport.
Good practice in terms of coaching, training, and competition
Refinement and Transition Phase (ages 10 � 20) in this phase is crucial because it has such a huge impact on the
player's future as a tennis player.
This phase has three characteristics:
� It builds on the skills and abilities from the Windows of There are significant changes in players in this phase. In phys-
ical terms there are real biological/physical differences between
Opportunity developed in the Introduction and young players of the same chronological age. Players in this phase
Foundation phase. can be up to two years above or below their chronological age in
� It develops the key needs of players at this stage in their physical terms. This poses a challenge for coaches who need to
tennis careers. coach players appropriately in groups. A further dilemma for
� It serves as the launch pad for the World-Class phase of coaches is that a player may appear talented, but simply be bigger
performance that follows it. and stronger than his or her peers. The differences in chronological
and biological age also mean that coaching technical and physical
The learning theme for the phase is training and compe- skills becomes increasingly individualized.
tition, since this is the prime time in the player's development
to learn the skills for both. In terms of tennis training, the basic In this phase, there also will be marked physical differences
technical skills should be in place by this time. The player is able between girls and boys. These differences will be reflected in the
to develop more pace and improve movement and footwork way each play the game. As the player matures throughout this
because of the physical skills learned in the foundation phase phase, his or her tennis really improves, so the range of knowl-
and because they are growing stronger and faster. edge of the coach will need to be higher to ensure that the
coaching skills match the player's needs.
Physical and technical training is especially important in this
phase. However, an increased emphasis should be placed on the continued on page 9
Window of Opportunity for tactical development. The player is
maturing rapidly, both mentally and emotionally, and this is
reflected in improved concentration and ability to conceptualize
things like goal-setting and anxiety control. Tennis is an open
skill sport in which success depends on rapid decision making
and a sound tactical understanding. In this phase, players are
able to make quality decisions when presented with a range of
options. A personal game style makes sense as the player's
personality becomes more evident.
In the foundation phase, competition is team-based and is
4 Vol. 8, No. 4 THE USTA NEWSLETTER FOR TENNIS COACHES
TECHNIQUE The Links Between Physical Maturity and
Technical Development in the Serve
by Paul Lubbers, Ph.D., Director, Coaching Education, and Anne Pankhurst, B.A. (Hons.), Administrator, Coaching Education
In previous editions of High-Performance Coaching, we have presented many photo series of adult professional play-
ers. For the first time, and to illustrate the issues of progressive development raised in this newsletter, the four sets
of photos show the progressive development of the serve in young female players.
A successful serve depends on a number of key factors that are not always possible for young players to develop until
they reach a specific phase. These are the key factors in developing an effective serve:
� an overarm throwing motion
� dynamic balance
� rotation of the hips and shoulder
� the use of all the segments of the kinetic chain
� the generation of racquet head speed
In the sequences of photos from different phases, it is possible to see that the young players are able to incorporate
these different factors at different times. The Windows of Opportunity and the physical development issues have been
identified for each phase.
PHASE WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
ISSUES
Introduction and
Foundation Phase Develop � ability to use dynamic balance
5 � 12 years old � throwing action and grip to control body at full height
� stance and dynamic balance
Refinement and � rhythm � unable to use complex
Transition Phase � basic shape coordination at start of phase
10 � 20 years old � hip rotation and then shoulder
� lack of strength
World-Class rotation
Performance Phase
Develop � different rates of growth in
15+ years old � integration of body segments of different players
kinetic chain through the core � development of strength and
� ability to use both sides of body-- speed leading to ability to
generate power
non-racquet arm and back leg
� use of increasing upper and lower � temporary loss of coordination
with rapid growth in height
body strength
� use of ground reaction force--
shown in increased use of knees
and leg drive
� ability to control length of lever
(racquet arm) through service motion
Develop and Improve � ability to maximize all physical
� use of ground reaction force and capacities to produce effective
serves
leg drive
� shoulder rotation (further than hip
rotation) to increase arm speed
� use of power
� landing position and preparation
for next shot
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Photos by Lance Jeffrey
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World-Class Performance (ages 15+) Physically, all components of strength, speed, endurance,
power and flexibility are trained to maintain peak performance
The learning theme for this phase is personal excellence. and reduce injury. Mentally and emotionally, the player has the
In any sport, the talented athlete is aiming to achieve expert tools to play at peak level, to win and lose and have the ability
performance on the world-class stage. In tennis, we know that to move on.
the timing of this phase for females is around two years earlier
than it is for males. Essentially this is the phase when all the Practice is very specific to the individual. After all, the play-
work in the previous phases comes to fruition, coupled with the er is now an independent adult seeking to achieve goals for
fact that the "playing field" is level--almost every player has which he or she has trained for a number of years. In addition,
completed physical, physiological and emotional growth. the relationship with the coach will probably have developed
into a more mature relationship.
The Window of Opportunity is now to capitalize on and train
every capacity so that players can utilize their abilities to the max- The progressive development of a world-class player is a sys-
imum with the objective of winning. A real difference in this phase tematic process in which the pathways for training and compe-
is that each and every player is now working to an individualized tition can be clearly identified. The increasing maturity of each
training, competition and rest schedule. The ratio of competition player is obviously a critical feature. It also is necessary to
to training of 1:1 reflects the fact that the objective of all previous understand how growth and development contributes to the key
training was to play and succeed on the world-class stage. phases of development toward world-class performance. The
progressive development poster is only a summation of all the
Top players often have a team of people to help them reach skills, abilities and factors needed by players as they develop,
and maintain their full potential--coach, physical trainer and but it gives all of us as coaches a clear framework from which to
sports science support. In technical terms, the players have work with every player.
sound, but flexible technique, especially in relation to their
game style and the different surfaces on which they will play.
Getty Images
Expert performance and a focus on performance and winning highlight the world-class performance phase of development. 9 Vol. 8, No. 4
THE USTA NEWSLETTER FOR TENNIS COACHES
Strength and Conditioning Training Through the
Phases of Progressive Development
by Scott Riewald, Ph.D., CSCS, Administrator, Sport Science
T his edition of the High-Performance Coaching newsletter Foundation Phase
focuses on the progressive development of a high perform-
ance player. As tennis coaches, it is natural to think about Players in the foundation phase are still in childhood in terms
how this information pertains to on-court training and developing of growth and development, but they should start incorporating
a game style, but strength and conditioning should be approached some basic strength and conditioning exercises into their training.
in much the same way. It is pretty obvious that players in the In this phase, the principle objective should be injury prevention,
world-class performance phase possess physical attributes that particularly preventing overuse injuries that have become so com-
younger players do not have. But there also are physical and mon in tennis. In particular, we want to focus on developing
physiological differences between players in the introduction/ strength and stability throughout the core of the body and the
foundation phase and those in the refinement/transition phase. muscles of the upper back that support the shoulder blades. An
example of the type of exercise that could be included in this
In this article, we want to take a look at a series of exercises phase is the Inverted Hamstring exercise.
that can be used to develop lower body strength in a tennis player.
As we present these exercises, you will see how the demands of Scott Riewald
each match the physical attributes of the players in that phase.
One exercise per phase will be described in this newsletter.
However, additional exercise descriptions are available on the USTA
Player Development website (www.playerdevelopment.usta.com)
under Strength and Conditioning. Online, you will find that in addi-
tion to offering more exercises for each phase, we also take you
through a second physical training progression designed to improve
coordination and on-court movement. Please note that the infor-
mation presented here and online is not meant to be "all inclusive."
Rather, the intent is to provide some direction as to how strength
and conditioning plans can be developed to complement the
physical, mental and emotional development of the player.
Development of Strength
Introduction Phase The Inverted Hamstring exercise builds core strength while also
developing balance and coordination.
In the introduction phase, it is essential to lay the foundation
for athleticism. The physical skills to emphasize and develop in The Inverted Hamstring exercise addresses many of the physi-
this phase are the ABCs--agility, balance and coordination. cal demands that are important in this phase. It will help develop
Muscular control underlies all the ABCs, and players should strive body awareness and control, core strength and stability, and bal-
to develop and improve motor control and coordination. As ance. Start the Inverted Hamstring exercise at the doubles side-
much as possible, "exercises" should be incorporated into line, facing out from the court. Stand on the left leg and bend at
games, since this will keep things fun and enjoyable. A sample the waist until a slight stretch is felt in the hamstrings of the left
game that will build motor control and can be included in this leg. Keep the left knee bent slightly. Engage the core to keep the
phase is Tennis Dodgeball. back flat and avoid twisting. When done properly, there should be
a straight line between the shoulders, hips and the right ankle.
In Tennis Dodgeball, you should divide the group of players into Hold this position for 5-10 seconds. Return to the starting position,
two teams. One team will form a large circle 20-25 feet across. The but step back slightly when you put the right foot down. Repeat
other group should stand in the center of the circle. The group while standing on the right leg and gradually walk backward
around the outside will have 1-2 playground balls that they will across the court to the other doubles sideline.
roll/bounce into the circle trying to hit the players from the other
team. It is the job of the players on the inside of the circle to avoid Refinement Phase
being hit. The players on the outer ring should roll or bounce the
ball (not throw it) with both hands in a motion like they are hitting Developing muscular endurance and dynamic balance are the
a forehand or backhand and in such a way that the ball would hit keys here, and as we design a resistance training program, the
a player below the waist. When a player is hit, he or she will join focus will be on using low resistance and performing a large num-
the outer circle. This continues until there are no players left in the ber of repetitions for a given exercise. Remember, players in this
center, at which point the teams switch positions and play again. phase are typically entering puberty. Consequently, they do not yet
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have the hormones and other building and power gradually. Just because a girl or Michael Baz
blocks in place that will allow them to real- boy reaches age 12 or 15, respectively, does
ly see large muscular gains, although they not mean either should suddenly jump into The Medicine Ball Squat with chest throw is an
will see some strength gains. The exercises a full-blown plyometric or Olympic lifting appropriate exercise for developing power in
in this phase should include some tradi- program. Things still should progress grad- the transition phase.
tional exercises you would see in a weight ually, recognizing that the true benefits
room (like bench press or lat pull downs), come in the world-class performance of your thighs. Driving with the legs, explo-
but should also go beyond that to include phase. With that said, an example of an sively extend the knees, hips and back as
multi-joint exercises that develop complex exercise to include in the transition phase you jump upward to accelerate the bar.
coordination. It is also important during is the Medicine Ball Squat/Chest Throw. Shrug the shoulders and keep the weight
this phase to start teaching the techniques close to the body. As the weight moves
used for more advanced exercises, such as The Medicine Ball Squat/Chest Throw upward, drop under the bar to "catch" it
Olympic lifts. However, little or no weight is a moderate-intensity exercise that will across your shoulders. You should catch
should be used as the techniques are develop lower body power and use of the the weight in a front squat position and
learned. An example of the type of exercise kinetic chain. Starting in a standing posi- your upper arms should be parallel to the
that should be introduced in this phase is tion, hold a 3-5 kg medicine ball (depend- floor with the elbows pointing forward in
the Star Drill. ing on player size and strength) at chest order to help control the weight. Finish the
level. Drop into a front squat position and movement by executing the front squat.
The Star Drill is similar to a one-leg immediately explode upward, performing a Bend the knees slightly as you return the
squat, except that balance is challenged to chest throw that launches the ball straight bar to the starting position.
a greater degree. Start the exercise by bal- up in the air. Land in a balanced position
ancing on the left leg. Imagine you are with the weight on the balls of the feet and
standing in the middle of a compass facing the knees and hips slightly flexed. Let the
north. Slowly drop into a one-leg squat ball bounce once and, as the ball is caught,
while lightly tracing a line on the floor with immediately drop into a squat position and
your right heel in the direction of North. repeat the movement. Perform 1-2 sets of
Extend the right foot as far forward as you 10-12 repetitions of the exercise.
can, making sure you do not bend forward
at the waist and keep the upper body World-Class Performance Phase
upright. Return to the starting position and
repeat the motion, except this time you Power development, which incorpo-
will trace a line pointing NE. Complete rates both strength and speed, is the focus
additional repetitions tracing a line with of this phase. It is here that a player will
your heel to the E, SE and S directions on truly reap the benefits of having engaged in
the imaginary compass. Go through that a well-structured, age-appropriate training
entire exercise 3-5 times and repeat stand- plan for his or her development. To build
ing on the right leg. When this becomes too explosiveness and power, the player now
easy, do the same exercise standing on a focuses on low-rep, high-intensity exercises
foam pad. As you gain better strength and with a great deal of rest. These exercises
balance you will be able to go deeper and also require a good deal of skill and are not
deeper into the squat. recommended for any player unfamiliar
with strength training, regardless of his or
Transition Phase her age. One example of an exercise to
include in the world-class phase is the
With a base level of strength estab- Hang Clean.
lished in the refinement phase, players
normally move through and past puberty in The Hang Clean is a modification of an
the transition phase. Now the focus can Olympic lift and helps develop full body
shift to increasing strength and power. coordination and power. Start this exercise
Keeping in mind the idea of progressive by grasping a loaded barbell with an over-
development, players should be exposed to hand grip, slightly wider than shoulder
the exercises designed to build strength width apart. Bend the knees and hips
slightly so the barbell rests on the middle
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