What Makes A Good Tennis Coach?

AllCourtHeathen said:
He is 5.0

Watch his indoor soccer vids and you realize just what awesome footwork and athleticism he has.

I reckon he'd grind down and crush nearly everyone on here.
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Nope, sorry. This is 'rating inflation'. There are better, stronger players around here who would be rated around 4.5.

'Grinding' is not a positive attribute. Shot selection and positioning are. If you're 'grinding' it shows that you don't have the wherewithal to construct a point. The opponents in this video are weak double players who make many poor choices in shot selection and positioning, often overhitting and underhitting.
 
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AllCourtHeathen said:
He is 5.0

Watch his indoor soccer vids and you realize just what awesome footwork and athleticism he has.

I reckon he'd grind down and crush nearly everyone on here.
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didn't even realize he was a soccer player...
his soccer vids are outstanding... really high level.
i know at least 2 other guys that went from beginner to 5.0 in just a few (3-5) years, and they are both ex-soccer players.
perhaps further proof that movement is king in tennis (not agonizing over every micro technique detail).
 
Wise one said:
Nope, sorry. This is 'rating inflation'. There are better, stronger players around here who would be rated around 4.5.

'Grinding' is not a positive attribute. Shot selection and positioning are. If you're 'grinding' it shows that you don't have the wherewithal to construct a point. The opponents in this video are weak double players who make many poor choices in shot selection and positioning, often overhitting and underhitting.
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He's a computer rated 5.0. See? http://tennislink.usta.com/Leagues/...Common/Default.aspx#&&s=8||0||920278746||2017
 
nytennisaddict said:
didn't even realize he was a soccer player...
his soccer vids are outstanding... really high level.
i know at least 2 other guys that went from beginner to 5.0 in just a few (3-5) years, and they are both ex-soccer players.
perhaps further proof that movement is king in tennis (not agonizing over every micro technique detail).
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Does it prove that or the fact that good athletes are good at many things? For example, many good soccer players can bounce the ball many times off their body: shoes, thighs, head, chest, without dropping it - a feat similar to juggling and not particularly relevant to running or kicking the ball. Soccer goalkeepers are good at throwing the ball long distances with their hand - a skill translatable to tennis serves.
 
sureshs said:
Does it prove that or the fact that good athletes are good at many things? For example, many good soccer players can bounce the ball many times off their body: shoes, thighs, head, chest, without dropping it - a feat similar to juggling and not particularly relevant to running or kicking the ball. Soccer goalkeepers are good at throwing the ball long distances with their hand - a skill translatable to tennis serves.
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i do think good athletes are good at many things..
but i also have known other athletes that excel at baseball, table tennis, badminton, (ie. hand eye coordination heavy sports), etc... that didn't do as well in tennis, as quickly.
the soccer skill that is directly applicable to tennis, is his ability to move quickly and accurately relative to a moving ball...
my $0.02 anyway.
 
nytennisaddict said:
i do think good athletes are good at many things..
but i also have known other athletes that excel at baseball, table tennis, badminton, (ie. hand eye coordination heavy sports), etc... that didn't do as well in tennis, as quickly.
the soccer skill that is directly applicable to tennis, is his ability to move quickly and accurately relative to a moving ball...
my $0.02 anyway.
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I think it is a sample size issue
 
ChaelAZ said:
Watch his latest Dubs video. Anyone here that says technique is more important than athleticism needs to reckon with that misconception. Andrew is a stellar athlete that allows him to compete at this level, and he is the first to admit he could improve technique. The guy grinds and gets to a ton of balls...and makes the play. But he also can attack the ball.


He is a great study, having started at 3.5 years back. But you can see how well he competes and it is easy to see how he advanced.
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Topspin Shot said:
He's a computer rated 5.0. See? http://tennislink.usta.com/Leagues/Main/StatsAndStandings.aspx?t=R-17&search=ANDREW KRISTENSEN&OrgURL=http://tennislink.usta.com/Leagues/Common/Default.aspx#&&s=8||0||920278746||2017
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Who?
 
Topspin Shot said:
The guy in the video who you don't think is a 5.0 is the same guy whose page proving he's a 5.0 I linked you to.
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He's not 5.0, by any means. He's good, maybe upper 4.0-4.5. he's athletic, has good anticipation. No doubt about that. But 5.0? No way.

You have to look at the competition he's facing. Some of the doubles games were really low quality. Dumb shots and UEs galore.
 
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Wise one said:
He's not 5.0, by any means. He's good, maybe upper 4.0-4.5. he's athletic, has good anticipation. No doubt about that. But 5.0? No way.

You have to look at the competition he's facing. Some of the doubles games were really low quality. Dumb shots and UEs galore.
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You're a boring troll. Go away and come back when you're ready to troll like a man.
 
Can you let the rest of us know where you get the true (inflation adjusted?) ratings database? Also, is it full of players who were coached using the 'NO' method, have australian grip forehands and who model their game on professional players only from >35 years ago?
 
dennis said:
Can you let the rest of us know where you get the true (inflation adjusted?) ratings database? Also, is it full of players who were coached using the 'NO' method, have australian grip forehands and who model their game on professional players only from >35 years ago?
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I know what a 5.0 player looks like, and these ain't it.
 
Scribbles said:
Hi everyone,

I'm in my mid 20's with above average athletic abilities. I started tennis about 3 1/2 years ago and absolutely fell in love with the sport. I've had 3 private lesson coaches over this period (as well as clinics with several other coaches). I'm on the higher end of 3.5 and can hang with some lower 4.0 players. My goal is to reach the 4.5/5.0 level and to be honest, I'm a little impatient. I don't mind putting in the time and effort to get there but I feel like I'm lacking direction. I've switched coaches several times because I would feel as though I plateau with a certain coach. Spending quite a bit of money for lessons and not seeing clear improvement is frustrating. I know that some of it has to do with skills that just takes time to develop (tracking the ball, staying loose and calm under pressure conditions, repetition with strokes, etc.).

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel that many coaches can take a person who has never played tennis before slowly to a 3.5 level but few coaches can take a player to 4.5+. I want to maximize my private lesson experience otherwise I feel as though I'm just wasting money.

What do you look for in a high-level coach?

What do parents look for when they want to find a good coach for their junior players?

Thanks for any advice. :)
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They should be coaching with passion, purpose and true intentions in every lesson that they teach. Also, they need to have a coaching mission statement written out and updated monthly!!
 
I hit/sets with an ex tour player, now in his 40s who's now a 5.0
I also hit with a 4.5 player.

It's a world's of a difference. Every ball from the 5.0 is heavy, no matter if I slice it or what.
The only way to win a point is by lucky drop shots off his 2nd serve, since he cannot run as fast anymore.

He said that even if I trained at an academy hitting with 5.0s everyday, I would still not reach 5.0 in 12 months.
 
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