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Hydration is probably the most important to get right. I remember watching my younger brother lose an important match from 5-2 up in a deciding set and not take on any liquid until the end of the match (8-10! During a match suitable snacks can make all the difference to keeping physically and mentally strong. I try and eat things to help my longevity in a match like bananas or carbohydrate energy gels. I also eat things to give me a short-term energy boost like wine gums and apricots. I am a big advocate...
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Duncan Prior Tennis
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Academics, Sports Psychology and Injuries. Return to Full-Time Tennis. In my pursuit of becoming a Sport Psychologist I found that the role, both academically and working purely on the mind with athletes, was not a career path that suited me and I decided to return to full-time tennis coaching. Since 2004, I have had 6 different tennis positions that all significantly shaped my skills in all areas of teaching and managing tennis:. MSc in Sports Science; BA Hons in Physical Education with Psychology; LTA ...
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The mental skills of tennis have been a big interest for me since my mid-teens. I have always been a very competitive person and that could often lead to much frustration when things did not go my way. My rackets have taken a bit of abuse over the years and on one occasion I disproved my own theory that you could not break a racket on a grass-court! The realisation that my prized Wilson racket had a major crack in it is something I will always remember! Performing session after session over a period of t...
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This suggests a player should have 5 main goals:. A Dream (long-term) Goal. This I suggest should be outcome orientated such as 'becoming a professional player' or 'winning a grand slam' etc. A season goal. Again I suggest this should be outcome orientated, such as 'to beat a certain opponent' or to win a certain event'. These should be players on going goals that are more performance or process orientated such as "I land my split-step every time my opponent hits the ball". Socialize with me on Twitter.
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Getting the right equipment can have a dramatic effect on your game. I am learning new things all of the time and this section give you my thoughts and advice. I have changed my racket on numerous occasions. As a junior it was thinking it was the answer to why I wasn't winning! Pro Shop at Canterbury Indoor Tennis Centre. Peter McCraw's Racket Advice. The following advice is taken from the third disc of Peter McCraw's DVD series ( www.themccrawmethod.com. And from seminars I have attended run by Peter.
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As I know from personal experience injuries are the most frustrating part of being a tennis player. In some cases they are unavoidable but if a player has efficient technique and a good strength and conditioning programme the risks should be vastly reduced. Here are the important things I have learnt from my injuries:. Cooling down and stretching after you play. This is an area I often overlook and I usually pay the next day! To find out more I have articles in my BLOG. Planning adequate rest and recover...
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Here is the main literature and courses that have influenced my understanding of tactics:. LTA Level 3 Upgrade Course in 2009 at David Lloyd Beckenham Club. I was first introduced to the idea of tactical intentions and the importance for a player to have intention behind every shot they hit. The 6 tactical intentions are: trading; building; finishing; staying; neutralising; and turning around. On www.procomparetennis.net. There are some excellent articles on the tactical side of the game. I am a full-tim...
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Structured warm-up. 3 laps of a football match to increase endurance and warm-up the body. Dynamic stretches to mobilise joints and promote flexibility and coordination. Specifically structured strength and conditioning sessions based on players age, level and phase of competition structure. Structured cool-down. 1 lap of a football pitch (or equivalent) to start to reduce core body temperature. Static stretches to increase flexibility. That are well worth reading. Socialize with me on Twitter.
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Award and we have unique motivational challenges that players can undertake, including our team polo Pro Month. Limited (and mainly out-of-date information) available at: www.polofarm.org. Head Coach Simon Grieve has his own excellent website (www.procomparetennis.net) that is coaching advice site with lots of video clips of top players and articles by leading coaches. Address: Canterbury Indoor Tennis Centre,. Polo Farm Sports Club,. Everyone's dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard.
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Welcome a message from Duncan. Hi, I am Duncan Prior and welcome to my website. I am a full-time tennis coach of over 15 years experience and have been looking to develop an information based website to share my thoughts and experience for some time. If you already have coaching with me my intention is to enhance your learning experience by being able to point you in the direction of further information. Socialize with me on Twitter. Or read my blog. Website by My Guru.
