The following post is an excerpt from The Tennis Parent’s Bible. Thanks for visiting, Frank Giampaolo
Tournament play is a terrific way to document your player’s strengths and weaknesses. The best way to improve is to strengthen strengths and eliminate weaknesses. Lack of knowledge of match play strengths and weaknesses is a huge waste of time, money and emotion. Be pro-active and chart your player’s matches or hire your coach to chart the match.
Event:
Date:
Opponent:
Ranking:
Conditions:
Match Time:
Pre-Match Preparation:
For each of the below Pre-Match Preparation details, identify the degree of accomplishment. Such as Didn’t Bother, Gave a Little Effort or Gave 100% Effort;
- 30 Minute Warm Up
- Proper Nutrition/Hydration
- Stretching
- 20 Minute Visualization
- Equipment Preparation
- Scouting (Live or Internet)
- Short Run Before Check In
Pre-Match Performance Goals:
Match Score:
Parent/Coach Assistance:
- Did they video the match for video analysis? Yes/No
- Did they chart the match? Yes/No
- Which type of chart was used?
- Did they de-stress or add stress to the day?
Post Match Analysis:
Personally grade your satisfaction of your performance in the following 20 areas:
(Worst rated 1 through the best rated 10)
- Attitude
- Effort/Fight
- Calmness
- Stroke mechanics
- Shot Selection
- Focus Control
- Reading Notes (if Losing)
- Use of patterns
- Applying Offense, Neutral, Defense Properly
- Limiting unforced Errors
- Spotting Mega Points
- Attaining Performance Goals
- Enjoying the Battle
- Spotting Tendencies (Yours and Theirs)
- Self-Charting
- Between Point Rituals
- Mistake Management
- Anger Management
- Focusing on the Here and Now
- Relaxing Under Stress
- Dissecting the Opponent: (List your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and tendencies.)
- Strokes
- Patterns
- Style of Play
- Emotions/Fitness
My Top 3 Areas to Improve:
- Post-Match Performance (Your Perception): These Post match Rituals should be completed, especially if you just won and you are still in the event.
- Scouting Next Opponent
- Proper Nutrition and Hydration
- Stretching
- Attend to Injury (ice, heat etc.)
- Hit my Performance Goals
Additional Match Notes:
Contact: Frank Giampaolo
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