Should on court coaching be allowed?

[rod99]

NO. the great thing about tennis is that it proves who is mentally stronger.

[Deuce]

I'd like to see coaching allowed in Juniors.
If coaching were permitted in Juniors, the kids would learn good strategy at a more rapid and efficient rate. The coach would suggest something, and the kid would see that it works - and thus retain it in his/her memory for future reference.
Of course, the coach won't always be right. But the kid can learn from that, as well.

[slice bh compliment]

I think it ought to be allowed only in exos, and in novice 10s and 12s. But only if both kids have a coach. Gotta keep things fair.

I love to see college tennis up close....close enough to hear the coaches. Mostly, it's inane babble, but I love to see if a kid can implement good advice. Wish the Davis Cup captains were miked, though I totally understand why that will never happen.

[DaMiBru]

I see there are some strong arguments as to why there should be no on court coaching. One reason seems so stick out above the rest. On court coaching would profoundly favor the mentally weak/weaker player. But lets take one step back. Are there really that many mentally weak players on the tour?

[Eviscerator]

Originally Posted by DaMiBru

I see there are some strong arguments as to why there should be no on court coaching. One reason seems so stick out above the rest. On court coaching would profoundly favor the mentally weak/weaker player. But lets take one step back. Are there really that many mentally weak players on the tour?

ROTFLMAO

I am not laughing at you, rather that is the funniest question I have read on the boards in some time.

Of course it depends on how you define mentally weak, but the answer is YES!

[DaMiBru]

Originally Posted by Eviscerator

ROTFLMAO

I am not laughing at you, rather that is the funniest question I have read on the boards in some time.

Of course it depends on how you define mentally weak, but the answer is YES!

LOL. Okay I'll re phrase my question.
How many mentally weak players end up in the second week of a slam that would have done better with on court coaching?

[cknobman]

Anyone stop to consider that on court coaching would benefit the top players more than others? Face it coaches cost alot and many of pro players outside of the top 20 (maybe top 10) cannot afford to have coaches travel with them exclusivley full time (I am not talking about the WTA and parent coaches either).
So if you allowed coaching then the top players are going to benefit more because they can afford to pay for exlusive coaching and traveling on a day to day basis and the lower ranked players who cannot afford full time coaching will be put at even further disadvantage.

But....on court coaching may give us the opportunity to see people like Blake actually play consistant.........maybe......LOL

[masha4ever#1]

don't really care.....but I'm not against on court coaching..so....probably i should be allowed

[MichaelH]

Originally Posted by DaMiBru

You would have to find a solution which adsresses your format. I'm restricting myself to the ATP/WTA.

OK, with all due respect, I understand...but College and Prep level tennis invariably follows the lead of ATP/WTA, and -- once the cat is out of the bag, what are the choices? Even without my objections, its a rough road on the coaching. I could envision a coach wishing to interject comments to his player after every point...suggesting where the next serve might be hit...or the next return...etal...

[robinho17]

On court coaching are for players who are mentally weak or have not done there homework. I see no place for it in the game of tennis..i also believe Umpires should place a tougher stance on coaching from the stands..it's not hard to notice the usual suspects when they are forced under pressure.