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My Tennis Coaching Podcast

What makes a Tennis Practice Real?

Nov 7, 2025 · 16 min · 16.0 MB
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In this episode, I unpack a brilliant question from a top coach:

“What are the non-negotiables for representativeness in tennis—and can you trade some for others?”


We explore:


  • Why throw tennis isn’t representative (and what it teaches us)

  • The 6 core elements of representative learning design in tennis

  • The difference between looking like the game vs. functioning like the game

  • What coaches might be getting wrong when designing “game-based” sessions

  • How to balance exploration and transfer in your practices

If you’re serious about designing sessions that actually transfer to matches—this episode is a must.