Europe Tennis Academy

European game style has been dominating the ATP Tour for a few years now. Compared to Australia’s 4 players inside the top 100 which sees Kyrgios as the highest ranked player at 23, Spain has 9, France 10 and Germany has 7 players within the top 100. And 7 players are from Europe within the top 10 (atptour.com 07/05/18).

European coaching strategies which have been developed on slower surfaces put more emphasis on the following qualities and I feel there is a need for tennis coaching to teach these qualities in Australia/ Perth to teach players to learn the modern game of tennis.

• Racquet speed development: The courts play at a slower pace these days and makes the balls feel heavier. Less pace is transferred between players, forcing them to create their own power. Maximum acceleration, to create a heavy topspin and power ball.
• Consistency: A hallmark of European players is consistency from the baseline. The majority of training is done around the baseline working on rock solid groundstrokes that never miss.
• Anticipation/tactical development: The points/rallies are typically longer and quick shot combinations will not win points as easily.
• Stamina development: Longer points/rallies forces the player to become more fit.
• Better touch and feel: There are more opportunities to hit drop shots and feel shots since you have to out maneuver players.
• Mental toughness and resilience: Because of the increased need to become more fit and strong, players who are able to learn to suffer and outlast opponents more often become tough. They become stronger fighters.
• Physical/muscular endurance: Longer rallies = more swings.