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MATCHDAY VIDEO ANALYSIS
Experts agree that visual learning is the most common learning style. Professional athletes in every field get a leg up on their competition by analyzing their performance through video replay. Matchday video analysis quantifies performance and reinforces future quality instruction.
More often than not, tournament champions have developed skills that go far beyond good strokes. Often it is the underdeveloped, hidden components that separate the early losers from the champions. Video analysis of matchday performances can provide proof of actual tennis performance versus perceived tennis performance.
Often, parents and coaches see the same re-occurring performance nightmares match after match but guess who’s never actually seen the event from a clear perspective? The Athlete.
During the heat of battle, over analyzing the performance is not advisable. It is highly recommended to persuade players, along with their coaches, to self-diagnose matchday issues via video after the event. Parents if you are not providing your child’s coaches with match day videos, you’re not doing your job.
“After each tournament, hire an experienced coach to analyze match day performance alongside your child. This is a non-hitting classroom session.”
Parents, keep in mind that it is often meaningful to video the pre-match routines and rituals, the actual match, and the post-match routines and rituals. Flaws in any of the three phases may lead to poor performances and a serious lack of results.
Note: Below are twenty-five essential issues that often separate the early-round losers from the champions. It may be beneficial to break out the video camera for proof and/or clarity. Hire a trained eye to assist in spotting those hidden match day flaws and give your child a real chance at performing at peak potential. (Video recording can be done with a smartphone or with a mounted video camera.)
