Let’s take the example of teaching a beginner to do a long serve.
Traditionally, the coach tells the beginner about the biomechanics of the stroke. They tell them to focus on the relevant body and arm movements – where to face, how to turn, how to coordinate their shoulder, arm, wrist and racquet.
The aim of this detailed instruction is to ensure the player develops good technique – the foundation on which progress is built.
But even though this is the standard way of doing things, just how effective is it?
