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Specific Match Chart Function- Part 4
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UNFORCED ERROR VERSUS WINNER CHART:
This chart takes the basic errors to winners chart to a whole new level. It documents winners and unforced errors from individual strokes through individual games. Tallying which stroke commits unforced errors and produces a high volume of winners will assist coaches in customizing a game plan aimed at exposing strengths and hiding (or fixing) weaknesses.
DEPTH OF GROUNDSTROKE CHART:
This chart will quantify the depth of the groundstrokes, which determines the ease of return for the opponent. A ball landing short in the opponent’s service box is extremely attackable. A ball landing deeper in the court (defend zone) often keeps the opponent on their heels in a defensive position.
ERROR PLACEMENT CHART:
It’s estimated that 70% of all errors are in the net. This chart will expose where the athlete makes most of their errors. One of the keys to error containment is understanding error placement. Winning matches require spotting and fixing re-occurring errors.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT CHART:
This chart effectively identifies the emotional climate of the athlete throughout competition. Recognizing how often the athlete unknowingly shifts from their optimistic mindset to a pessimistic mindset is typically the precursor to a significant drop in one’s performance level. A common factor is that poor play starts with a negative mindset shift.
Specific Match Chart Purpose- Part – Part 3
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FIRST STRIKE WINNING PERCENTAGE:
In groundstroke warfare, it’s estimated that approximately 70% of the opponent’s winners come from their forehand and about 30% from their backhand. The First Strike is the very first shot your athlete hits- serve or return of serve. This chart will help identify the winning percentage of the location of your player’s serve and return of serve (First Strike) and aid in shot selection awareness.
PROPER MARGINS CHART:
It’s estimated that top ATP pros hit 86% of their groundstrokes 3-ft inside the lines. This chart identifies the amount of unnecessary risk your athlete takes while in a competitive match situation. Safe margins call for aiming three feet inside the lines and three feet above the net- allowing a bit of “wiggle room.” If proper margins are applied, hitting a shot a few feet off the mark will remain safely in play.
SHOT SELECTION CHART:
The mental game is the X’s and O’s of strategy. At the heart of tennis strategy is understanding offense, building, and defense shot selections. The most common cause of unforced errors in competitive tennis is improper shot selection. Often, the location of the incoming ball dictates a player’s high percentage shot selection option. For example: Going for a risky offensive shot off a defensive ball is a recipe for disaster. This chart will reveal appropriate shot selection versus inappropriate/reckless shot selection.
Specific Match Chart Purpose- Part – Part 2
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LENGTH OF POINT CHART:
The length of your point is dictated by the athletes playing style. This chart will expose the athlete’s shot tolerance level. Knowing shot tolerance levels will help you customize the athlete’s playing strategy. For example: If the opponent can’t hit more than three consecutive balls in, your player doesn’t need intricate strategies; they simply need to hit 3-4 balls deep and let the opponent self-destruct. On the other hand, if the opponent has a shot tolerance of 10 balls, your player often needs to run patterns to maneuver the steady player into a vulnerable position.
MEGA POINT CHART:
Mega points are game-winning points. This chart is essential in competitive tennis because it highlights the game’s important points. Tipping a close match in your favor requires spotting a big point before it’s actually played, paying attention to match details, and running the smartest patterns.
SERVING PERCENTAGE CHART:
This chart focuses on the varying factors required to hold serve, such as serve consistency, serve location, and first and second serve win-loss percentages. Ask the athlete to focus on the factors above and let go of the serve speed. FYI: On the WTA tour, second serve win-loss percentages are the most telling factor in holding serve and deciding the outcome of the match.
Specific Match Chart Purpose- Part 1
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SPECIFIC MATCH CHART PURPOSE:
CAUSE OF ERROR CHART:
Tennis is a game of errors. The first most critical step in error reduction is to spot the actual cause of the error. This chart will require you to identify the cause of the error. Once the most common cause of errors are identified, customized development begins. Note: Not all errors are caused by improper form!
COURT POSITIONING MATCH CHART:
This chart will differentiate whether playing “reactive” tennis from behind the baseline earns the best winning percentages or whether playing “proactive” tennis from inside the court increases winning percentages. The comfortable court position the athlete prefers to play may not be the position that earns them the most points.
BETWEEN-POINT RITUALS CHART:
This chart will identify the player’s ability to stay focused and execute their critical between-point rituals. Players who do not keep their brain focused on the task at hand have to defeat two opponents-the opposition and their wandering mind. Between-point routines could be considered a second performance critical to the software development of an athlete.
Innovative Tennis Charting- Soon to be Released
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INNOVATIVE TENNIS CHARTING
Innovative Tennis Charting is a series of resourceful charts that have been designed for easy implementation and maximum information gathering potential. The charts quantify detailed match performance by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a player’s performance under stress in real match conditions.
The charts’ “user-friendly” format makes them attractive to athletes, novice tennis parents as well as advanced tennis coaches. The goal is to encourage coaches, parents, family, and teammates to assist in the athlete’s mental, emotional growth. After charting a match, the charting notes should be shared with the player and the developmental team to organize future training sessions.
ADDITIONAL CHARTING ADVANTAGES:
PAST MATCH CHART REVIEW:
Players often play the same opponents repeatedly at the higher levels. Reviewing past charts against the same opponent will reveal the opponent’s tendencies, strengths and weaknesses.
CHARTING POSSIBLE FUTURE OPPONENTS:
You may also want to consider asking your athletes to stay at the tournament site and chart future opponents for a comparison study.
SELF-CHARTING:
Recognizing and applying the present match stats during actual match play is a valuable, learned behavior that the top players have mastered. Question: Would it prove meaningful if the athlete knew the opponent’s forehand to backhand unforced error count heading into a tie-breaker?
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