The article encourages tennis coaches to adopt a player-centred coaching approach that focuses on the individual needs of players. It outlines the concept and implementation of such an approach, highlighting benefits like enhanced skill acquisition and improved coach-player relationship. It also discusses potential challenges and strategies to overcome them. It argues that despite being a challenging shift, the player-centred approach can be beneficial for both coaches and players.

This guide helps tennis coaches enhance the serve techniques of their U10 players. It reviews serve fundamentals like grip, stance, body position, racket size, and weight. It breaks down the U10 serve technique, including toss, backswing, racquet drop, and contact point. Additionally, it discusses power generation, introducing spin, and addressing common challenges. The guide also emphasizes the importance of mental and tactical skills. Persistence and patience are key to players’ development.