This book is a manual for working with 10 to 14 year old tennis players. It presents the principles and fundamentals of the International Tennis Federations Performance Tennis Initiative. This book also presents more than 50 tennis drills and exercises directed to junior tennis players. The drills are presented in a progressive way, by using the criteria of the modern teaching methodology. It also includes practical information on the fundamentals of developing young tennis players: awareness of standards, methodology of training, competitive options, training and competition programmes, talent assessment and talent selection criteria.

Presenting a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and management of injuries to young tennis players, this unique book considers multiple factors contributing to the increasing numbers of such sports-related injuries, such as increased young athlete participation in tennis, the pre-professionalization of younger players and misconceptions surrounding treating children in the same manner as adults. Beginning with the essentials for developing tennis players and their physical and mental growth with the sport, the text then turns to prevention and management techniques and strategies covering the upper and lower extremities, shoulder and elbow, hip and knee, and spine, as well as other acute medical conditions. Further consideration is given to proper nutrition, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation and return to play. Edited by clinicians directly involved in the care of young tennis players and including contributions from physical therapists, nutritionists, sports psychologists, and physicians, it is an invaluable and comprehensive resource for any professional seeing and treating young tennis players.

"To assist you with your team-management skills, the book includes practical content on coaching matches and developing season and practice plans that promotes tennis as a team sport. A convenient activity finder culls over 30 activities from the book into one section with page numbers for easy reference, while an expanded chapter on rules and equipment presents new youth modifications recently adopted by the USTA. The official handbook of USTA Jr. Team Tennis, Coaching Youth Tennis serves up coaching know-how that's sure to be a winner with you and your players."--BOOK JACKET.

This text describes an ideal development from a childhood to a world-class player in tennis. It is based on studies in biological development, training science and learning process psychology as well as experiences and observations.

What makes Spanish tennis so unique and successful? What exactly are those Spanish coaches doing so differently to develop superstars like Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz-- and many other champions-- that other systems are not doing? These and other questions are answered in The Secrets of Spanish Tennis, the culmination of 20 years of study on the Spanish way of training by best-selling author, educator, and top junior development coach Chris Lewit. Over the course of many years and dozens of study trips, Lewit visited the leading Spanish academies and studied and interviewed some of the the most legendary coaches in Spain to discern and distill their unique and special training methodology. Now you can learn the Spanish way of training and use it to make yourself, your kids, or your students better!

Millions of children are getting into tennis, all over the world. Tennis offers children unparalleled opportunities -- world travel, money for college, great career choices. Plus: friendships, character and a lifetime of good health. But young players sometimes suffer burnout, injury, poor coaching, money and family problems. This book shows how you can raise a tennis kid successfully, while avoiding the pitfalls. When to focus on tennis; Pick the right tournaments; Junior rankings secrets; Simple steps to top tennis fitness; Earn scholarships; Attract agents; Pursue Professional tennis; Have fun at the best camps and resorts. Whether you are a coach, a tennis playing parent or a parent curious about tennis, this book will empower you to raise kids who swing the tennis racket with as much aplomb as their happy smiles.