Coaching / Development Publications The ITF Development Department is pleased to be able to offer for sale the following ITF publications: ITF COACHES MANUAL (English, French and Spanish) The book (125 pages) forms part of the ITF Level 1 coaching syllabus. Designed for coaches involved in teaching tennis at the introductory level in schools and clubs. It includes practical information on the role of the coach, mental training for beginner tennis, strategy and tactics, ball control, grips, the basic strokes, spin, class organisation, teaching progressions, drills and teaching formations, diagnosis and correction techniques, tournaments, equipment, and a glossary of tennis terms. It also includes an appendix with information on basic physical fitness and coaching children and young people in tennis. ITF ADVANCED COACHES MANUAL (English, French and Spanish) The book (334 pages) forms part of the ITF Level 2 coaching syllabus. Designed for coaches working with players from club level to top national level. It includes practical information on the role of a coach, methodology of teaching tennis, strategy and tactics for tournament players, biomechanics of tennis, advanced stroke techniques, technical diagnosis and correction, mental training for tournament players, movement, physical conditioning for tournament players, doubles for tournament players, awareness of standards and analysis of players, goal setting, planning the tennis training, the training session, travelling with tournament players, coaching female tennis players, nutrition for tennis competition, and injury prevention in competitive tennis. ITF SCHOOL TENNIS INITIATIVE TEACHER S MANUAL (English, French and Spanish) The book (146 pages) forms part of the ITF School Tennis Initiative. Designed for school teachers and tennis coaches wanting to introduce mini-tennis into schools or clubs. It includes practical information on the philosophy of the ITF School Tennis Initiative, how children develop co-ordination, tennis fundamentals, 30 examples (and diagrams) of one hour lessons for children aged 5-8 years old, 30 examples (and diagrams) of one hour lessons for children aged 8 10 years old and follow-up programmes. It also includes an appendix with control charts for the STI programme, information on court conversion and competition formats. BEING A BETTER TENNIS PARENT (English, French and Spanish) A 20 page booklet designed to help the parents of young tennis players, covering topics such as: the parents relationship with the child / coach, the long-term development of a tennis player, developing independence and a professional attitude in a child, the structure of world tennis and planning a competitive schedule. COACHING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN TENNIS (English) The book (55 pages) forms part of the ITF Level 1 coaching syllabus. It provides basic information on children's physical, mental and social development. It also includes practical information on important periods of child growth and the skeletal, physical, motor, mental, intellectual, social and emotional development of the child as well as information on injuries, hygiene, eating habits and the role of a coach. TENNIS PRACTICES (English, French and Spanish) The book (83 pages) written by Charles Applewhaite is a collection of over 500 elementary exercises and games which help make practising tennis and teaching groups more interesting and enjoyable. It includes exercises for warm-ups, ball sense, groundstrokes, service, volleys, linked shots, wall practices, tactics and fun games. ITF COMPETITION FORMATS MANUAL (English, French and Spanish) A publication designed to increase participation in competitive tennis by encouraging the use of a variety of competitive formats by coaches/tournament organisers in events at club, regional and national level. Successful examples from over 25 countries are included in the Competition Formats Manual. GROUP TENNIS DRILLS FOR COMPETITIVE PLAYERS (English) *Not for sale to the USA 1
The book (164 pages) forms part of the ITF Level II Coaches Course and contains a collection of drills for advanced tennis players, with an emphasis on tactics and the 5 game situations. ITF COACHES REVIEW, SUMMARY ISSUE (English) A collection of the first 15 issues of Coaches Review, a tennis specific sports science publication, published 3 times a year by the ITF. ITF LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (English, French and Spanish) The book (approx. 240 pages) forms part of the syllabus for the ITF s Administration Courses. It provides practical advice and information to assist leaders, managers and administrators in their various roles. It includes practical information on the organisational framework of tennis, the National Tennis Association, personal skills, planning, administration, meeting management, human resource management, marketing and mass communication, and fund raising. It also includes an appendix with notes on standing orders for meetings, financial management for treasurers, developing players, coaches and officials, wheelchair tennis, an organisation evaluation form and a list of useful publications. THE TENNIS VOLUNTEER (English, French and Spanish) A 40 page booklet designed to help tennis organisations recruit, retain, recognise and reward tennis volunteers. TENNIS MEDICINE FOR TENNIS COACHES (English) The book (184 pages) includes the contributions of 33 top tennis physicians and sport scientists. It provides the most up-to-date information on all issues related to tennis medicine, covering topics such as: physiology of tennis, injury prevention, injuries in young tennis players, injury rehabilitation and nutrition. TOP TENNIS COACHING (English) The book (76 pages) is a summary of the Proceedings of the 11 th International Tennis Federation Worldwide Coaches Workshop which was held in Casablanca, Morocco in 1999. It includes the contributions of 18 speakers who presented at the event. Contributors include former world class players, top professional touring coaches, past and current Davis Cup or Fed Cup captains, leading tennis sport scientists and national coaches. Topics covered include: helping players to compete successfully, motivational climate in tennis, physical conditioning for children and top players, player development, poaching in doubles, and much more. APPLIED SPORT SCIENCE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE TENNIS (English) The book is a summary of the Proceedings of the 13th International Tennis Federation Worldwide Coaches Workshop which was held in Vilamoura, Portugal in 2003. It includes the contributions of 29 speakers who presented at the event. Contributors include former world class players, top professional touring coaches, past and current Davis Cup or Fed Cup captains, leading tennis sport scientists and national coaches. Topics covered include: Davis Cup training, mental skills training, doubles training, injury prevention, modern technologies and tennis, player analysis, top coaching tactics, and much more. ITF DEVELOPING YOUNG TENNIS PLAYERS (English and Spanish) The book (128 pages) is a manual for working with 10 to 14 year old tennis players. It presents the principles and fundamentals of the International Tennis Federation s Performance Tennis Initiative. This book also presents more than 50 tennis drills and exercises directed to junior tennis players. The drills are presented in a progressive way, by using the criteria of the modern teaching methodology. It also includes practical information on the fundamentals of developing young tennis players: awareness of standards, methodology of training, competitive options, training and competition programmes, talent assessment and talent selection criteria. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING FOR TENNIS (English) Edited by Machar Reid, Ann Quinn and Miguel Crespo, the book has contributions from some of the world s foremost strength and conditioning specialists as well as scientists, coaches, physical trainers, physiotherapists, researchers and coach educators. Through a combination of sport science research and their own experiences in the field, these experts provide an insight into the athletic preparation of players at all levels of the game. 2
ITF BIOMECHANICS OF ADVANCED TENNIS (English and Spanish) Edited by Bruce Elliott, Machar Reid and Miguel Crespo, the book has contributions from some of the world's foremost biomechanics specialists as well as coach educators and physical trainers. Through a combination of sport science research and their own experiences in the field, these experts provide an insight into the biomechanics and technical analysis of stroke production and movement at all levels of the game. HOW TO ORDER? 1. Complete the order form on page 4. 2. Prices stated are in s sterling. 3. Prices stated include shipping costs. 4. To find out which ZONE applies to you, refer to the list of countries on page 6. 5. Check carefully that the amount entered for the total price is correct. Incorrect totals will delay the order being processed. 6. Complete the credit card payment form on page 5. 7. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS BY CASH OR CHEQUE. 8. Send or fax the order form and the payment form to: Post: ITF Development Department Fax: 44 20 8392 4742 or 44 20 8878 7799 Bank Lane Tel: 44 20 8878 6464 Roehampton London SW15 5XZ Great Britain ONCE PAYMENT IS CONFIRMED, ORDERS WILL BE SENT BY MAIL TO THE ADDRESS INDICATED ON THE ORDER FORM. PLEASE ALLOW 28 DAYS FOR DELIVERY. ITF DOUBLES TENNIS TACTICS VIDEO (English) Improve your doubles play with the same patterns used by pros. Developed in conjunction with Human Kinetics and one of the world s top doubles coaches, the ITF Doubles Tennis Tactics Video is the perfect learning vehicle for any dedicated doubles player with a strong desire to improve. On-camera expert Louis Cayer, has presented his workshop on tennis doubles at ITF conferences on five continents in front of tennis federation leaders from more than 100 countries. In the ITF Doubles Tennis Tactics Video he presents complete coverage of the most effective patterns and strategies for every critical aspect of the game: Team strategy Serving Receiving Poaching Movement Positioning Top international pros demonstrate the patterns in Davis and Fed Cup play. Cayer describes the responsibilities of each player by position, followed by sample drills to help viewers practice and reinforce the correct patterns. Cayer teaches how to implement advanced doubles skills, including movement and shot selection patterns. The drills progress in difficulty right up to specific game situations. If you re serious about improving your doubles play, use the ITF Doubles Tennis Tactics Video to learn the patterns used by the pros. Once you learn these patterns, you ll have everything you need to perfect your game and enjoy it more. To purchase, please go to the Human Kinetics website at www.humankinetics.com 3
Coaching / Development Publications Order Form NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP CODE: COUNTRY: TEL: FAX: E-MAIL: ITEM Language (E, F or S) Price - Europe Price - Zone 1 Price - Zone 2 ITF Coaches Manual (English, French or Spanish) 7.50 8.50 9 Quantity Total Price ITF Advanced Coaches Manual (English, French or Spanish) 16 ITF School Tennis Initiative Teacher s Manual (English, French or Spanish) 8 Being a Better Tennis Parent (English, French or Spanish) 3.75 Coaching Children and Young People in Tennis (English) 6.50 Tennis Practices (English, French or Spanish) 6.50 ITF Competition Formats Manual (English, French or Spanish) 12 Group Tennis Drills for Competitive Players (English) * 12 ITF Coaches Review, Summary Issue (English) 17.50 19.50 21 9.50 10 4.25 4.50 7.50 8 7.50 8 20 21 ITF Leadership, Management and Administration Manual (English, French or Spanish) 11 13.50 14.50 The Tennis Volunteer (English, French or Spanish) 4.75 Tennis Medicine for Tennis Coaches (English) 12 Top Tennis Coaching (English) 5 Applied Sport Science for High Performance Tennis (English) 8 ITF Developing Young Tennis Players (English or Spanish) 12 Strength and Conditioning for Tennis (English) 14 ITF Biomechanics of Advanced Tennis (English or Spanish) 14 5.25 5.50 6 6.50 11 12 17 18 17 18 TOTAL PRICE 4
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