Teaching Progressions - Need Help - Page 3

10-02-2007, 08:51 AM

Solat,

Just when I thought this post was dead in the water, Solat comes to the rescue. You make some excellent points and yes, I agree with everything you say. Maybe I should have been more clear with my post that this is a "how to get there", beginners progression post. Not just drills. However, some people might argue, "Why are you teaching a beginner a windshield wiper forehand?". Or, for that matter, a scissors kick overhead.

When the student is just not getting it, you will have to break it down into parts. Your final point is knowing their skill level ----and how much to keep adding to their plate.

Suggestions like your progressions are appreciated. Keep them coming everybody. This is a sharing post.

Thank you

Ten_is · 10-11-2007, 09:35 AM

Will (fuzzyyellowball),

I think one of the biggest things in the serve that is not included on your website is the use of the hips well into the court in the trophy position. I don't even see yourself doing it as this is a huge power generator most people don't think about or are taught.

Also, perhaps you can discuss the different types of stances and reasons behind them? Not sure the rocking back and forth is necessary either as in my opinion simplifying the serve is the way to go (federer doesn't rock yet he's one of the more effective servers today).

In regards to the hips bending into the court, take a look at Pete Sampras as an example and understand why he has one of the best and most effective serves in history of the sport.

Great website!

10-02-2007, 08:51 AM	#41
ipodtennispro Guest Posts: n/a	Progressions Solat, Just when I thought this post was dead in the water, Solat comes to the rescue. You make some excellent points and yes, I agree with everything you say. Maybe I should have been more clear with my post that this is a "how to get there", beginners progression post. Not just drills. However, some people might argue, "Why are you teaching a beginner a windshield wiper forehand?". Or, for that matter, a scissors kick overhead. When the student is just not getting it, you will have to break it down into parts. Your final point is knowing their skill level ----and how much to keep adding to their plate. Suggestions like your progressions are appreciated. Keep them coming everybody. This is a sharing post. Thank you

10-11-2007, 09:35 AM	#42
Ten_is Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 361	What about the hips Will (fuzzyyellowball), I think one of the biggest things in the serve that is not included on your website is the use of the hips well into the court in the trophy position. I don't even see yourself doing it as this is a huge power generator most people don't think about or are taught. Also, perhaps you can discuss the different types of stances and reasons behind them? Not sure the rocking back and forth is necessary either as in my opinion simplifying the serve is the way to go (federer doesn't rock yet he's one of the more effective servers today). In regards to the hips bending into the court, take a look at Pete Sampras as an example and understand why he has one of the best and most effective serves in history of the sport. Great website!

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