Competitions for players at Stage Five
Players at Stage Five on the FourCoach curriculum will have been assessed as being competent in the following skills:
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* Consistently hits groundstrokes into play, striking the middle of the strings
* Can serve into play consistently * Uses slice backhands for recovery and net approach * Employs lobs and drop-shots successfully * Can place a return of serve cross-court, down the middle and down the line with accuracy * Can use both side and open stance on the forehand * Can score regular games, sets, tie-breakers and matches * Place serve out wide, at the body and down the tee * Can serve flat, with slice and with topspin * Can serve and volley |
* Can volley at shoulder height, waist height and down low
* Can lob offensively and defensively and from a volley * Can use topspin to drop a shot at a net-player's feet * Can cross, use tandem and use the i-formation in doubles play * Pivots for recovery (double handed backhand) * Shortens swing to use opponent's powerful shots * Regularly attacks short balls and second serves * Has at least one weapon * Anticipates accurately * Plans and applies point construction plan * Counter attacks |
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Competition concepts and formats are freely accessible to any coach to use.
Competitions are based on stages of development as outlined in the FourCoach curriculum.
Having a clear and concise map of assessed abilities that dictate the most appropriate formats will result in closer competitions and less disparity between participating players.
FourCoach offers a competition and tournament management service as well. Contact us if you're interested.
Competitions are based on stages of development as outlined in the FourCoach curriculum.
Having a clear and concise map of assessed abilities that dictate the most appropriate formats will result in closer competitions and less disparity between participating players.
FourCoach offers a competition and tournament management service as well. Contact us if you're interested.
