Tennis Planning And Periodizing


Under 10 - 12 y.o:
 +/-  30-40 Matches/ year.

Goal :
- Learning from winning or losing.
- "Quality of the game".
- (Combination of functions : Rythm).
- Simple tactic n Strategy (Run opponent around the court, attack an opening).

Under.14 : (14 - 15 y.o).
Goal :
- Versatile, to play what opponent doesn't like (SMART).
- W : L ratio 2 : 1 for Building Confidence.
- Performance (quality of the battle) comes first, winning follows.
- Matches played +/- 40-50 matches/ year.

After 16 y.o :
- Solid Gametype.
- Smart, Aggressive, Consistent.
- Tough n Resilient.
- Matches played +/- 60-80 matches/ year (national and International).