This course will expand coaches’ understanding of the specific needs of female players in terms of physical and technical development and the interrelationship between these areas.

Coaches will enhance their knowledge and skills, both theoretically and practically, across the following areas:

Understand the characteristics of the female anatomy
Learn and practice specific training exercises that enhance female physical development
Learn a framework for understanding the relationship between physique and technique
Examine norms and data relating to female stroke production, specifically regarding serving, forehands, and backhands
Practice drills and ideas to develop serving, forehands, and backhands in female players

Reasonable adjustments

Reasonable adjustments are available. Please contact the LTA Coach Development Centre delivering this course at the time of booking so that they can support these.

Qualification candidates

This is a valid elective module for the LTA Coach qualification.

Coaching Female Players - From Physique to Technique