Cross Train In Dance For Better Singles Play
Anticipation and reaction time are essential for good singles play. To help develop these attributes in your young tennis athlete, I suggest some dance lessons including hip-hop, where they are exposed to choreography as a group. Watching and keeping time with others will help a youngster develop very quickly. The dancers to ”All The Singles Ladies” and “My Boy Friends Back”, may not dress appropriately, but the skills learned are very valuable.
Back in the old days children in primary school were exposed to group lessons where they mirrored or shadowed there teacher without hitting a ball. I for one think that this has very beneficial outcomes for learners. Even Tennis Australia has programs that involve cross training in other sports or activities like dance.
If you don’t have time to send your young athlete to class, then there are many DVD and Video programs for teaching dance that are very good and appropriate for children.
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These girls practice hip-hop as well, and will will become more and more sure footed and in control of their movements as they get older. Their tennis footwork will improve exponentially.
DVD and Video programs for teaching dance.
