Yesterday we started training with Naba who is 9 years old. She will be staying with us for the next three weeks.

During Monday’s morning practice our tennis director Jordane started working on her technique.

The work on the forehand began with the focus on staying balanced through the shot as she had a tendency to move the body towards the centre at impact, thus losing stability and subsequently control over the ball.

With the backhand the key thing was not to let the ball drop, hit it earlier and stay on the front leg for more balance..

There is always room for improvement technique-wise; however, with this age group we place special emphasis on it so as to promote good habits and build a strong, technical foundation.

Looking forward to following Naba’s progress!