Tennis Player Evaluation Form
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Serve and Return - Tactical Objective
Serve consistently to the relevant service box
Serve with variety by directing the serve to the left or right of the service box
Consistently return the second serve back into the play and move the opponent
Serve and Return - Technical Checkpoints
Use a simple overarm throwing action on the serve
Place the ball up with control to a good position. At contact the hitting arm is close to fully extended
Move toward the ball to return, and use an appropriate swing shape
Rally - Tactical Objective
Rally with consistency
Create space on the court by directing and redirecting the ball to move the opponent
Maintain a good court position that allows the player to attack, rally or defend effectively
Use their strength in order to build or finish the point
Play to their opponent's weaknesses in order to stay in, build or finish the po
Rally - Technical Checkpoints
Use a 'split step' between shots when the time allows
Judge the depth, speed, spin, height and direction of the ball, and react to move to the ball then balance, strike and recover
Use a different footwork patterns to move up, from and around the ball
Hit forehand and backhand groundstrokes with appropriate racket head speed and control of the racket face, ideally with top-spin at Orange and Green
Contact the ball slightly in front and to the side of the body, between waist and shoulder height on groundstrokes
Net Game - Tactical Objective
Assume a good court position and volley the ball consistently into the court
Direct the ball either away from the opponent or deep to build, finish or stay in the point
Approach the net at a suitable moment with a shot that puts their opponent under pressure
Attempt to pass or lob against a net player
Net Game - Technical Checkpoints
Move the ball and make contact effectively with a controlled racket face angle and good contact point
Use a split step on approaching, and cover the net except against good passing shots or lobs
Execute a lob or passing shot with a controlled racket face pace of shot
Does the player...?
Compete with confidence, and enjoyment at the current level and achieve success in competition
Want to progress to the next level
Understand the scoring system being used and keep score in matches
Make decisions as required by the game with regard to rules (call in or out etc)
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