EPISODE · Sep 7, 2022 · 59 MIN
Live Ball Versus Dead Ball: Which is Better? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 64
from The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show
It’s a huge debate in tennis development circles. Which is better: Live ball or dead ball training?Chris breaks it all down on this intriguing show. You will learn the following from Chris on this program:—Live ball. What is it?—Dead Ball. What is it?—What is Magician and a Mechanic?—The Spanish Way of drilling—How games based approaches (GBA) relates to drilling philosophy —Different ways to structure lessons and classes:1. Open-closed-open approach2. Closed to open3. Open to closed—How to build discipline without drills—How hitting with a 12-13 UTR is as exhausting as doing a basket drill —Whether it is possible to develop a champion without drills—Lluis Bruguera’s drilling philosophy—William Pato Alvarez’s drilling philosophy—Robert Lansdorp’s drilling style—Jose Higueras’ drilling style—How Chris’s coaching philosophy regarding drills has changed over time —Why 8 out of 10 shots made might be more than enough or might not be nearly enough!—Should consistency be built with basket drills or live ball drill?It’s a great program with many good questions from the audience. Enjoy!Also, send any development or tennis questions directly to Chris at [email protected] to be answered on the upcoming show!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.👉 Subscribe and listen onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/id1456148452https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu0PXf9IXneu0ogrzujZNhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR2QscfBfEs9dtttR6XNhduNlWYmZIfy-🌐 https://shows.acast.com/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/about📖 Books: The Secrets of Spanish Tennis | Winning Pretty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It’s a huge debate in tennis development circles. Which is better: Live ball or dead ball training?Chris breaks it all down on this intriguing show. You will learn the following from Chris on this program:—Live ball. What is it?—Dead Ball. What is it?—What is Magician and a Mechanic?—The Spanish Way of drilling—How games based approaches (GBA) relates to drilling philosophy —Different ways to structure lessons and classes:1. Open-closed-open approach2. Closed to open3. Open to closed—How to build discipline without drills—How hitting with a 12-13 UTR is as exhausting as doing a basket drill —Whether it is possible to develop a champion without drills—Lluis Bruguera’s drilling philosophy—William Pato Alvarez’s drilling philosophy—Robert Lansdorp’s drilling style—Jose Higueras’ drilling style—How Chris’s coaching philosophy regarding drills has changed over time —Why 8 out of 10 shots made might be more than enough or might not be nearly enough!—Should consistency be built with basket drills or live ball drill?It’s a great program with many good questions from the audience. Enjoy!Also, send any development or tennis questions directly to Chris at [email protected] to be answered on the upcoming show!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.👉 Subscribe and listen onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/id1456148452https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu0PXf9IXneu0ogrzujZNhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR2QscfBfEs9dtttR6XNhduNlWYmZIfy-🌐 https://shows.acast.com/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/about📖 Books: The Secrets of Spanish Tennis | Winning Pretty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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