Zack OhlinJul 18, 20205 min readTeaching vs. Training: When to do WhatLast week, I wrote about the difference between learning/teaching (changing a motor pattern) and training (refining a motor pattern)....
Zack OhlinJul 5, 20203 min readLearning vs. Training: The DistinctionIf we really wanted to divide athletes into two groups, we could make the argument that there are thinkers, and there are grinders. This...
Zack OhlinMay 30, 20205 min readPlanning for Performance: Designing Training Sessions for Maximum ImprovementAs 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 OhlinMay 23, 20205 min readPlanning for Performance: Designing Training Blocks for Maximum ImprovementProper planning prevents poor performance, especially in the case of high-level tennis. Athletes are always in competition with one...
Zack OhlinApr 25, 20205 min readConsiderations When Training the First 4 ShotsFew topics have captivated the coaching world in recent years like that of the “First 4 Shots”, popularized by Craig O’Shannessy. It’s...