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1 THE BELOW SKILLS AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE RECOMMENDATIONS CORRESPOND IN PRECISE ORDER TO THE SKILLS LISTED ON THE NUMERICAL EVALUATION FORM I. FOREHAND DVDs Dave Porter s Components of the Modern Forehand Rick Macci s The Modern Forehand Rick Macci s Secrets of Today s Forehand Bill Tym s The Forehand Flat, Topspin, Slice Linear Style Dave Porter-Loading for the modern forehand USPTA-The forehand-advanced technique Rick Macci-Secrets of today s forehand-forehand checklist-review Advanced search: Forehand 1. Foreperiod PDP Chapter 5, pages Reaction time PDP Chapter 5, page 8 3. Movement time PDP Chapter 5, page 8 4. Grip PTCA, page 41 Rick Macci-Modern forehand-forehand grip Rick Macci-Secrets of today s forehand-forehand checklist-grips Brett Hobden-Correct grip pressure allows you to use both hand and wrist in shot Dave Porter-Grip pressure 5. Shot selection PDP Chapter 7, page 3 6. Footwork PDP Chapter 6 PTCA, pages DVDs Dave Porter s Footwork for the open-stance forehand and backhand Rick Macci s Becoming a Champion, Part 2 Dave Porter s Movement and Footwork player development Lorenzo Beltrame s Footwork technique: The base of on-court problem solving seminar Rick Macci- Secrets of today s forehand-stances COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 1

2 Rick Macci-Modern Forehand-Footwork 7. Strike-zone setup PDP Chapter 7, pages 3-4 DVDs Rick Macci s Secrets of Today s Forehand Stan Oley s Zone It to Own It Stan Oley- Strike zones 8. Backswing PDP Chapter 7, pages 4-5 Rick Macci-Secrets of today s forehand-backswing Rick Macci-Modern forehand-backswing Search: Backswing 9. Forward swing PDP Chapter 7, page 5 Rick Macci-Secrets of today s forehand-swing path 10. Contact point PDP Chapter 7, page 5 Dave Porter-Modern forehand-angle of the racquet at contact point Search: Forehand contact point 11. Racquet head acceleration 12. Follow through PDP Chapter 7, pages 6-8 Rick Macci-Secrets of today s forehand-finishes Rick Macci-Modern forehand-follow through Rick Macci-The four finishes 13. Recovery PDP Chapter 7, page 8 Dave Porter-Footwork for the open stance forehand and backhand- Recovery Dave Porter-Footwork for the open stance forehand and backhand- Positioning Dave Porter-Footwork for the open stance forehand and backhand- Recovery phase comparisons 14. Functionality of non-dominant arm (balance/rotation) : Rick Macci-Secrets of today s forehand-opposite arm COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 2

3 II. FOREHAND SHOTS 1. Topspin cross-court drive (Deep) PTCA, page 90 Brett Hobden-The drive Search: The drive 2. Topspin cross-court drive (Angle) PTCA, page 90 Brett Hobden- Meet the topspins-the angle 3. Topspin cross-court Arc ball PTCA, page 90 Brett Hobden-The arc ball 4. Topspin cross-court Loop ball PTCA, page 90 Brett Hobden-The loop Search: Loop 5. Topspin cross-court Dip Drive PTCA, page 90 Brett Hobden-The shoulder level dip drive 6. Topspin cross-court Lob PTCA, page 90 Brett Hobden- Meet the topspins-the lob Search: The lob 7. Slice cross-court PTCA, page 90 Bill Tym-Slice forehand Advanced search: Slice forehand 8. & 9. Topspin down-the-line drive (Deep and Short) PTCA, page 90 Brett Hobden-The drive as a passing shot Brett Hobden-The drive 10. Topspin down-the-line Arc ball PTCA, page 90 COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 3

4 Brett Hobden-The arc ball Search: Arc ball 11. Topspin down-the-line Loop ball PTCA, page 90 Brett Hobden-The loop Search: The loop 12. Topspin down-the-line Dip Drive PTCA, page 90 : Brett Hobden-The shoulder level dip drive 13. Topspin down-the-line Lob PTCA, page 90 Brett Hobden- Meet the topspins-the lob Search: The lob 14. Slice down-the-line III. BACKHAND DVDs Dave Porter s Components of the Two-Handed Backhand angular Bill Tym s The Backhand linear Rick Macci s The Modern Backhand Rick Macci-The one hand backhand Bill Tym-Flat one handed backhand Dave Porter-Advantages of return of serve with the two handed backhand Dave Porter-Difference between men and women on the two handed backhand Rick Macci- Shoulder turn for the two handed backhand Dave Porter-2 handed backhand-review Advanced search: Backhand 1. Foreperiod PDP Chapter 5, pages Reaction time PDP Chapter 5, page 8 3. Movement time PDP Chapter 5, page 8 4. Grip - One handed backhand PTCA, page 37 : Bill Tym-Flat one handed backhand COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 4

5 5. Grip - Two-handed backhand PTCA, page 41 Dave Porter-Two handed backhand grip Rick Macci-Grip for the two-handed backhand 6. Shot selection PDP Chapter 7, page 3 7. Footwork PDP Chapter 6 PTCA, pages DVDs Dave Porter s Footwork for the open-stance forehand and backhand Rick Macci s Becoming a Champion, Part 2 Dave Porter s Movement and Footwork player development Lorenzo Beltrame s Footwork technique: The base of on-court problem solving seminar Lorenzo Beltrame- Mastering the dirt-sliding drill to improve backhand technique 8. Strike-zone setup PDP Chapter 7, pages 3-4 DVD: Stan Oley s Zone It to Own It : Stan Oley- Strike zones 9. One-handed backswing 10. One-handed forward swing PTCA, pages Two-handed backswing PTCA, pages ; ; Rick Macci-The backswing for the two handed backhand Search: Two-handed backhand backswing 12. Two-handed forward swing PTCA, pages ; ; Functionality of non-dominant arm (power) Dave Porter-Two handed backhand Dave Porter-Two handed backhand grip 14. Functionality of dominant arm (direction) Dave Porter-Two handed backhand Dave Porter-Two handed backhand grip 15. Function of 4 elbow positions COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 5

6 16. Contact point PDP Chapter 7, page Racquet head acceleration 18. Follow through PDP Chapter 7, pages 6-8 Dave Porter- 2 handed backhand-follow through Rick Macci- The follow through for the two handed backhand 19. Recovery PDP Chapter 7, page 8 Dave Porter-2 handed backhand-recovery Dave Porter-Advantages of the two handed backhand 1. Topspin cross-court drive (Deep) PTCA, page Topspin cross-court drive (Angle) PTCA, page 90 IV. BACKHAND SHOTS Rick Macci-Strategy tip-short angles 3. Topspin cross-court Arc ball PTCA, page Topspin cross-court Loop ball PTCA, page Topspin cross-court Dip Drive PTCA, page Topspin cross-court Lob PTCA, page Slice cross-court PTCA, page 90 Bill Tym-Slice backhand Rick Macci-Knuckles to the sky Rick Macci-Backhand slice approach shot 8. & 9. Topspin down-the-line drive (Deep and Short) PTCA, page Topspin down-the-line Arc ball PTCA, page Topspin down-the-line Loop ball PTCA, page 90 COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 6

7 12. Topspin down-the-line Dip Drive PTCA, page Topspin down-the-line Lob PTCA, page Slice down-the-line V. SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES DVDs Stan Oley s Advanced Stroke Production: Teaching the game in a modern way specialty course 1. Angular stroke technique PDP Chapter 7 DVDs Brett Hobden s Modern Tennis Techniques specialty course Dave Porter s Components of the modern forehand Dave Porter s Footwork for the open stance forehand and backhand Bill Tym and Tommy Wade A traditional approach to the modern game seminar Dave Porter-Linear and angular momentum Dave Porter-Developing power for a two-handed backhand 2. Loading, exploding & landing on modern shots DVDs Dave Porter s Footwork for the Open-Stance Forehand and Backhand Search: Loading Dave Porter-Describe loading Dave Porter-Loading for the modern forehand Dave Porter-Loading the leg Dave Porter-Transferring the weight Dave Porter-Landing 3. Racquet head acceleration Search: Racquet speed Rick Macci-The serve-creating racquet speed-forcing to accelerate Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-racquet speed 4. Kinetic motion Search: Kinetic chain Dave Porter-Kinetic chain Jim Parker-The kinetic chain Rick Macci-Secrets of today s forehand-forehand checklist-kinetic chain COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 7

8 Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-the kinetic chain 5. Linear stroke technique DVDs Scott Riewald and Todd Ellenbecker s specialty course, Biomechanics/Sports Medicine Bill Tym and Tommy Wade A traditional approach to the modern game - seminar Dave Porter-Linear and angular momentum Bill Tym-Flat one handed backhand Bill Tym-Teaching the eastern forehand VI. VOLLEY PTCA, page 140 DVDs Bill Tym s The Volley Rick Macci s Rock Solid Volley Game Brett Hobden s Volley Secrets The Lost Art Rick Macci s The Aggressive Swing Volley advanced search: Volley 1. Foreperiod 2. Reaction time Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three movements Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three directions Rick Macci-A better volley 3. Movement time Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three movements Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three directions 4. Grip DVDs Bill Tym s The Volley Rick Macci-Volley-The grip USPTA-The continental grip and proper backswing for the volley Bill Tym-The volley- A quick check 5. Shot selection Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three speeds of oncoming ball Rick Macci-A better volley COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 8

9 6. Footwork Bill Tym-The volley-adding technique to the mix Bill Tym-The volley- A quick check 7. Strike-zone setup Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-distance between body and ball Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-practicing distance 8. Backswing Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three speeds of oncoming ball Rick Macci-The backswing for the volley Rick Macci-A better volley Bill Tym-The volley-adding technique to the mix 9. Forward swing Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three speeds of oncoming ball Bill Tym-The volley-adding technique to the mix 10. Contact point Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three collisions Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-distance between body and ball 11. Follow through Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three speeds of oncoming ball Bill Tym-The volley-adding technique to the mix 12. Recovery VII. VOLLEY SHOTS DVDs Brett Hobden s Volley secrets, the lost art 1. Block volley PTCA, page 140 Rick Macci-A better volley Rick Macci-The backswing for the volley Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three speeds of the oncoming ball Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three collisions 2. Punch volley PTCA, page 140 COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 9

10 Rick Macci-A better volley Rick Macci-The backswing for the volley Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three speeds of the oncoming ball Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three collisions 3. Swing volley PTCA, page 140 Rick Macci-A better volley Rick Macci-The backswing for the volley Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three speeds of the oncoming ball Brett Hobden-Volley secrets, the lost art-three collisions 4. Aggressive swing volley PTCA, page 140 DVDs Rick Macci s The Aggressive Swing Volley USPTA-Defining a swing volley and half volley Rick Macci-Swing volley-what is the swing volley and why hit it Rick Macci-Swing volley-the open stance Rick Macci-Swing volley-landing USPTA-Swing volley-generating power Rick Macci-Swing volley-where to make contact Lorenzo Beltrame-Mastering the dirt-swing volley Brett Hobden-High volley lesson USPTA-Swing volley-differences between traditional and swing volley Jim Parker-Hitting a swing volley Advanced search-swing volley 5. Drop volley PTCA, page 140 Brett Hobden-Forehand drop volley lesson Jim Parker-Hitting a drop volley Brett Hobden-Tactical touch tennis-the backhand angled touch volley Brett Hobden-The forehand angled touch volley Brett Hobden- Hitting a low forehand volley Advanced search-drop volley COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 10

11 VIII. SERVE DVDs Rick Macci s Secrets of Today s Serve Jim Parker s The Serve Rick Macci s-tactical weapons for tennis Rick Macci-Improve the serve Otis Sadler-Serve and volley full lesson Rick Macci-Serve tactics full lesson Rick Macci-Helpful serving drills Rick Macci- Secrets of today s serve USPTA-The advanced serve Advanced Search-Serve 1. Rituals Rick Vetter-Shot patterns-serve placement and rituals Rick Macci- Secrets of today s serve-relaxation Rick Macci-Blueprint for junior success-the serve Jim Parker - The serve Breaking it down 2. Grip PTCA, page 38 Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-grip Jim Parker-Throw the grip Lorenzo Beltrame-Mastering the dirt-kick serve 3. Stance Rick Macci- Secrets of today s serve-stance 4. Weight distribution a. Rocking motion Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-weight transfer Jim Parker The serve Breaking it down Jim Parker-The kinetic chain 5. Swing a. Take back Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-racquet take back Jim Parker-The serve-breaking it down b. Smooth drop behind back and throwing motion Jim Parker-The serve-breaking it down COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 11

12 Rick Macci-Throw the axe 6. Shoulders & elbow position in backswing Rick Macci - Secrets of today s serve-elbow position Rick Macci - Secrets of today s serve-racquet take back Jim Parker-The kinetic chain Rick Macci-The serve-shoulder turn 7. Body, back foot and knees in bow position Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-power position Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-the kinetic chain Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-leg thrust tuck Jim Parker-The kinetic chain a. Stepping up to front foot - pinpoint position Jim Parker-The kinetic chain b. Alternatively apart - platform position Jim Parker-The kinetic chain 8. Ball toss out into court - varying with type of serve Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-ball toss Jim Parker-The serve-breaking it down Jim Parker-The serve-the toss Otis Sadler-Place the ball on the top shelf 9. Knees uncoiling with body springing up to ball : Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-power position Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-the kinetic chain Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-leg thrust Jim Parker-The kinetic chain 10. Feet at contact : Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-power position Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-leg thrust 11. Contact point : Jim Parker-The serve-the contact point Jim Parker-Types of serve Lorenzo Beltrame-Mastering the dirt-kick serve a. Flat serve b. Spin serve c. Slice serve COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 12

13 12. Pronation Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-hit up and out Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-racquet speed Rick Macci-Throw the axe 13. Racquet head acceleration Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-hit up and out Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-racquet speed Rick Macci-The serve-creating racquet speed-forcing to accelerate 14. Follow-through : Jim Parker-The serve-breaking it down 15. Feet at follow-through a. Balance Rick Macci-Secrets of today s serve-landing Jim Parker-The kinetic chain b. Kick of back leg toward the back fence IX. SERVE SHOTS DVD: Rick Macci s Tactical Weapons for Tennis Jim Parker-The serve-aim point Jim Parker-Practice for variety (for all below) Jim Parker-Types of serves Advanced Search-Serve 1.Flat Alley : Otis Sadler-Serve and volley full lesson : Rick Macci-Serve tactics full lesson 2. Flat Body : Rick Macci-Serve tactics full lesson 3. Flat Center : Otis Sadler-Serve and volley full lesson : Rick Macci-Serve tactics full lesson 4. Spin Alley : Lorenzo Beltrame-Mastering the dirt-kick serve : Otis Sadler-Serve and volley full lesson : Rick Macci-Serve tactics full lesson 5. Spin Body : Rick Macci-Serve tactics full lesson 6. Spin Center COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 13

14 : Otis Sadler-Serve and volley full lesson : Rick Macci-Serve tactics full lesson 7. Slice Alley 8. Slice Body 9. Slice - Center X. LOB PTCA, page 141 Advanced search Lob Brett Hobden-Meet the topspins-the lob USPTA-Tactical touch tennis-the grip Rick Macci-Topspin lob Rick Macci-Strategy tip-defensive lob Brett Hobden-Tactical touch tennis-the offensive lob 1. Foreperiod 2. Reaction time 3. Movement time 4. Grip : USPTA-Tactical touch tennis-the grip 5. Shot selection 6. Footwork 7. Strike-zone setup 8. Backswing 9. Forward swing 10. Contact point 11. Follow through 12. Recovery 1. Offensive lob (topspin) XI. LOB SHOTS Advanced search Lob Brett Hobden-Tactical touch tennis-the offensive lob Brett Hobden-Tactical touch tennis-the offensive lob practice tips Brett Hobden-Meet the topspins-the lob Rick Macci-Topspin lob 2. Defensive lob (slice) : Rick Macci-Strategy tip-defensive lob COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 14

15 XII. OVERHEAD PTCA, page 138 DVD: Rick Macci s Becoming a Champion, Part 3 Jim Parker s The Overhead Advanced search Overhead Jim Parker-The overhead-the kinetic chain and contact point Jim Parker-The overhead Dave Porter-Hitting the overhead USPTA-The overhead-advanced technique 1. Offensive overhead a. Grip : Jim Parker-The overhead-grip and positioning b. Unit turn : Rick Macci-The overhead Part I c. Crossover step backing up d. Scissor kick e. Backswing f. Use of nondominant arm : Otis Sadler-Catching with the opposite hand g. Contact point : Jim Parker-The overhead-the kinetic chain and contact point h. Wrist snap i. Follow-through : Dave Porter-Hitting the overhead j. Recovery 2. Defensive overhead a. Grip : Jim Parker-The overhead-grip and positioning b. Unit turn : Rick Macci-The overhead Part I c. Judgment d. Backing up : Dave Porter-Hitting the overhead e. Knees and legs f. Backswing g. Use of nondominant arm : Otis Sadler-Catching with the opposite hand h. Contact point : Jim Parker-The overhead-the kinetic chain and contact point i. Wrist snap j. Follow-through COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 15

16 k. Recovery XIII. OVERHEAD SHOTS 1. Flat overhead PTCA, page Slice overhead PTCA, page 94 XIV. DROP SHOTS PTCA, page 141 Jim Parker-Technique for hitting a drop shot Advanced search- Drop shot 1. Foreperiod 2. Reaction time 3. Movement time 4. Grip DVD: Brett Hobden s Tactical Touch Tennis : Brett Hobden-Tactical touch tennis-the grip 5. Shot selection : Jim Parker- Disguise your options when hitting a drop shot 6. Footwork 7. Strike-zone setup 8. Backswing : Brett Hobden-Tactical touch tennis-developing the drop shot 9. Forward swing : Brett Hobden-Tactical touch tennis-developing the drop shot 10. Contact point 11. Follow through : Brett Hobden-Tactical touch tennis-developing the drop shot 12. Recovery 1. Forehand angle PTCA, page Forehand straight ahead XV. DROP SHOTS COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 16

17 PTCA, page 94 Jim Parker-Disguise your options when hitting a drop shot 3. Backhand angle PTCA, page Backhand straight ahead PTCA, page 94 Jim Parker-Disguise your options when hitting a drop shot XVI. APPROACH (TRANSITION) SHOTS DVDs Eliot Teltscher s Singles Strategy and Tactics Transition Shots Rick Macci s Becoming a Champion, Part 1 Search and advanced search: Approach shot 1. Aim points: Wide zones and down the middle Eliot Teltscher-Singles strategy and tactics-approach down the middle 2. Hit from open stance continuous movement to net High speed video-lleyton Hewitt-Short forehand running wide 3. Hit mostly down the line 4. Effective use of slice to keep ball down Search and advanced search Slice Forehand Advanced Search-Backhand Slice Rick Macci-Backhand slice approach shot 5. Fading approach to side of court where ball hit 6. Readiness and ability to close in Brett Hobden-Taking the short ball at the peak XVII. GAME STYLES Advanced search-gpc-game styles 1. Aggressive baseline PDP Chapter 9 (Vol. 3, No. 3), page 10 Chapter 11 (Vol. 3, No. 5), page 5 COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 17

18 Brett Hobden-Strategic-Game style 2. Serve and volley 3. All-court PDP Chapter 9 (Vol. 3, No. 3), page Chapter 11 (Vol. 3, No. 5), page 6 Brett Hobden-Strategic-Game style PDP Chapter 9 (Vol. 3, No. 3), page 11 Chapter 11 (Vol. 3, No. 5), page 6 Brett Hobden-Strategic-Game style 4. Counter punching PDP Chapter 9 (Vol. 3, No. 3), page 11 Chapter 11 (Vol. 3, No. 5), page 5-6 Brett Hobden-Strategic-Game style XVIII. EQUIPMENT AND PLAYER EVALUATION PTCA: pages Awareness of modern products 2. Does player use modern products? 3. Are the products appropriately chosen for game? 4. Body language Anne Smith-Mach 4-Body language component 5. Physique for a tennis player XIX. EVALUATE THE PLAYERS AGE AND CALIBER EXPECTATIONS WITHIN THE SIX GENERAL PERFORMANCE COMPONENTS OF TENNIS A. PHYSICAL PDP Chapter 8 (Vol. 3, No. 2) Advanced search Physical component 1. Motor skills PDP Chapter 8, page 3-4 Advanced search: Motor skills COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 18

19 2. Conditioning PDP Chapter 8, page 5-6 Advanced search: Conditioning 3. Speed, agility and quickness PDP Chapter 8, page 6-8 Advanced search: Speed, agility and quickness 4. Strength PDP Chapter 8, page 8-9 Advanced search: Strength 5. Nutrition PDP Chapter 8, page 9-10 Advanced search: Nutrition 6. Flexibility PDP Chapter 8, page Advanced search: Flexibility 7. Medical PDP Chapter 8, page Advanced search: Medical DVD: Scott Riewald and Todd Ellenbecker s specialty course, Biomechanics/Sports Medicine B. TECHNICAL PDP Chapter 9 (Vol. 3, No. 3) Advanced search Technical component 1. Tracking skills PDP Chapter 9, page 3-4 Advanced search: Tracking skills 2. Racquet skills PDP Chapter 9, page 4 Advanced search: Racquet skills 3. Shot fundamentals PDP Chapter 9, page 4-6 Advanced search: Shot fundamentals 4. Ball control PDP Chapter 9, page 6-7 Advanced search: Ball control 5. Movement and footwork PDP Chapter 9, page 7-8 Advanced search: Movement and footwork 6. Modern shot technique PDP Chapter 9, page 8-9 COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 19

20 Advanced search: Modern shot technique 7. Developing weapons PDP Chapter 9, page 9-10 Advanced search: Developing weapons 8. Developing game styles PDP Chapter 9, page Advanced search: Developing game styles C. TACTICAL PDP Chapter 10 (Vol. 3, No. 4) Advanced search: Tactical component DVDs Otis Sadler s Situational Tennis Rick Macci s Tactical Weapons for Tennis 1. Consistency PDP Chapter 10, page 2-4 Advanced search: Consistency 2. Placement PDP Chapter 10, page 4-5 Advanced search: Placement 3. Patterns PDP Chapter 10, page 5-6 Advanced search: Patterns 4. Spins PDP Chapter 10, page 6-7 Advanced search: Spins DVD: Brett Hobden s Meet the Topspins 5. Power PDP Chapter 10, page 7-9 Advanced search: Power 6. Shot selection PDP Chapter 10, page 9-10 Advanced search: Shot selection DVD: Jim Parker s Think Shots, Not Strokes 7. Competitive situations PDP Chapter 10, page Advanced search: Competitive situations D. STRATEGY COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 20

21 PDP Chapter 11 (Vol. 3, No. 5) Advanced search: Strategic component DVDs Rick Vetter s Winning Patterns and Drills Rick Macci s Playing Smarter Tennis 1. Repetition PDP Chapter 11, page 2-4 Advanced search: Repetition 2. Recognizing strengths PDP Chapter 11, page 4 Advanced search: Recognizing strengths 3. (Adapting to and using) Game styles PDP Chapter 11, page 5-7 Advanced search: Game styles 4. (Adapting to and performance on) Surfaces PDP Chapter 11, page 7-8 Advanced search: Surfaces 5. Game situations PDP Chapter 11, page 9-10 Advanced search: Game situations 6. Match situations PDP Chapter 11, page Advanced search: Match situations 7. Tournament situations PDP Chapter 11, page 11 Advanced search: Tournament situations E. MENTAL Advanced search: Mental component DVD: Jim Loehr s The Power of Story 1. Self-esteem Advanced search: Self-esteem 2. Confidence Advanced search: Confidence 3. Independence Advanced search: Independence 4. Discipline Advanced search: Discipline 5. Temperament Advanced search: Temperament COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 21

22 6. Concentration Advanced search: Concentration 7. Goal setting Advanced search: Goal setting 8. Sportsmanship Advanced search: Sportsmanship 9. Competitive readiness Advanced search: Competitive readiness F. ENVIRONMENTAL Advanced search: Environmental component 1. Fun Advanced search: Fun 2. Home Advanced search: Home 3. Social Advanced search: Social 4. Economic Advanced search: Economic 5. Competitive Advanced search: Competitive COLOR-CODED REFERENCE MEDIA FOR SKILLS EVALUATION Page 22

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