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Saviano High Performance Tennis Blog
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Know more about our Tennis classes, training tips, clients stories and more. Widely regarded as one of the world's preeminent tennis coaches and experts in the field of coaching education, Nick Saviano brings a unique approach to the game of tennis. He stresses the value of hard work, character, and personal integrity, with the cornerstone of his philosophy being the idea that coaching and..
Saviano High Performance Tennis Blog
3M ago
Understanding goals and habits is crucial for successful player development. There are three types of goals: “outcome,” “performance,” and “process goals.” Outcome goals relate to competition and winning, but they are not always under your control. In contrast, performance, process goals, and good habits are more controllable and can help you achieve the desired outcome.
Athletes must recognize that they have limited control over the outcome goals of winning matches or tournaments. The true champions, ones that achieve real greatness, understand this, and shift their focus to what they can con ..read more
Saviano High Performance Tennis Blog
3M ago
For a coach who works with young people, it is truly a sacred trust not only to the student but to the parents who ultimately put their faith and confidence in the coach, someone who will be in a position of authority and can have a significant impact in a profoundly positive or negative way for a lifetime! The coach’s role is not just to be an authority figure, but also to positively affect the child’s life. The coach should create an environment that facilitates the child’s learning and growth experience. This environment should enhance the child’s self-esteem, self-confidence, self-image, s ..read more
Saviano High Performance Tennis Blog
7M ago
Developing World-Class Tennis Talent
In the world of professional tennis, the path to greatness is far from straightforward. It’s a journey filled with twists, turns, and countless challenges. As someone deeply immersed in this world for many years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of tennis and the development of numerous players. Today, I want to share my perspective on the intricate process of developing world-class tennis talent.
Acknowledging the Challenges
The hurdles we face are evident. Tennis has become increasingly competitive, and the days when I was an active play ..read more
Saviano High Performance Tennis Blog
1y ago
Movement skills and anticipation are inseparable, and they are both critical components to maximizing your tactical abilities. Anticipation is essential during match play because of the great demand on player movement and the minimal time available for adjustment. If you anticipate well, you will get to the ball quicker, neutralize and defend better, and be able to more effectively execute your patterns of play. This will give you far more tactical options and will enable you to apply more tactical pressure on your opponent. Good anticipation skills are one of the primary reasons why the pros ..read more
Saviano High Performance Tennis Blog
1y ago
Reaction time: The interval of time between the onset of a signal or cue, often called the stimulus, and the initiation of a response. It is the amount of time it takes the brain to recognize what to do, combined with the time it takes for the muscles to start to move for the shot.
Movement time: The time interval between the initiation and completion of a movement required in a response. It is the amount of time it takes for the muscles to complete the movement required to address the oncoming shot.
Response time: The total time interval comprising both reaction time and m ..read more
Saviano High Performance Tennis Blog
1y ago
Are you in love with the game of tennis? A tennis academy or club is the best place to meet with the best tennis coaches and enhance the skills of the game. Beginners often find playing tennis a little bit difficult as they might be unaware of the right techniques to follow. Join a top tennis academy in Florida to play with the professionals and master the art of the game.
Are you wishing to play tennis just like your favourite stars? That requires proper training and practice! With proper guidance, you may hit the training court with the same desire but will end up being on the losing side. I ..read more
Saviano High Performance Tennis Blog
1y ago
There are primarily six major factors that will provide you with the information you need to anticipate on every shot.
1) Intrinsic Awareness: Assessing the quality of your shot
This involves recognizing on impact (and slightly thereafter) the quality—or lack thereof—of your shot and the potential ramifications of this. This is an early form of anticipation. For example, imagine you’re serving. You toss the ball up and just hit it perfectly. Intrinsically you can feel the power, and as you track the ball, you see that it is going exactly where you aimed. You can immediately start deducing that ..read more
Saviano High Performance Tennis Blog
1y ago
Players of all levels can significantly accelerate the learning curve by training specifically to improve anticipation skills. Just by working on principles discussed so far in this chapter you naturally will improve your anticipation skills. To accelerate the learning curve even more, here are a few helpful training tips on how to specifically improve anticipation.
Work on pattern development. The more familiar you are with patterns, the quicker you will recognize what your opponent’s potential options are when that pattern comes up in a match. For example, if you work on the inside-out ..read more