Judy Murray's advice to parents of young players
Judy Murray has coached and raised two Grand Slam champions: Andy, former World No. 1 -- breaking the domination of the Big Three for almost a year -- and Olympic gold medalist; and Jamie, doubles World No. 1 with 27 titles including both men’s doubles and mixed doubles. During a Twitter Q&A organized in partnership with David Lloyd Clubs’, Mrs. Murray has given some advice to parents whose children are on the same track as her sons.
“There’s more space above the net than below, so hit the ball UP,” the Scott wrote to a mother whose six-year-old daughter trains twice a week. “At six it’s more about developing coordination and movement skills so play lots of different sports/games with her.”
When asked about advice to manage pre-competition stress, Murray said, “Try to find out what’s causing his [the child’s] anxiety. If you find the cause it’s easier to find the right solution. He will know what it is so get him to tell you.”
Another part of the game that is often quite complicated to teach young people is the score scheme, and a mother asked about the best way to explain rules and scoring. “Play sets with them [children],” Murray answered. “Best way. Put them into lots of competitive situations where they are playing the game. And then they will learn on the job. And watch matches on television with them. Talk them through what’s happening. Lots of matches and instruction clips on YouTube too.”
from Tennis World USA https://ift.tt/2JIkRpR
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