Teaching vs. Training: When to do What
Last week, I wrote about the difference between learning/teaching (changing a motor pattern) and training (refining a motor pattern)....
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Zack Ohlin
Jul 5, 20203 min read
Learning vs. Training: The Distinction
If we really wanted to divide athletes into two groups, we could make the argument that there are thinkers, and there are grinders. This...
Zack Ohlin
Jun 27, 20204 min read
Smart Tennis: Playing Both Sides of the Ball
As coaches, we often talk about players being smart. But what does that mean? Is it that they are creative or crafty? Is it that they...
Zack Ohlin
May 30, 20205 min read
Planning for Performance: Designing Training Sessions for Maximum Improvement
As mentioned in last week’s post on designing training blocks, the quality of the work we do on court is often more important than the...
Zack Ohlin
May 23, 20205 min read
Planning for Performance: Designing Training Blocks for Maximum Improvement
Proper planning prevents poor performance, especially in the case of high-level tennis. Athletes are always in competition with one...
Zack Ohlin
May 16, 20205 min read
Consistency vs Quality: It's Everything
The debate over which to teach first – power or control – has gone on for ages, but that’s not what this post is about. This is about...
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