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On Court Routines Training for Coaches
Dr. Larry Lauer demonstrates to high performance coaches between points routines and discusses the many nuances that should be considered to teach players to be fully focused, ready, energized and believing every point.
Educational -
Mental Toughness
Scenes
00:22 Purpose of Routines
Larry discusses the purposes of routines in tennis. A key message is that consistent behaviors create consistent focus and performance.
04:28 Purpose of Between Points Routines
Larry describes the state players attempting to reach prior to each point.
06:21 Different Types of Between Points Routines
Larry talks about the different types of routines that an elite player should be using including green, yellow and red light routines.
14:57 4 Stages of a Between Points Routine
Larry describes and demonstrates the 4 stages that occur between points.
16:30 Response Stage of Between Points Routine
A demonstration of the first stage of the Green Routine - Response to the point.
22:51 Pacing of Routines
Discussion about the pace of the routine and if players should speed up when they have momentum.
26:31 Showing Positive Emotion and Energy
Larry discusses the need for players to show more positive energy on the court and how to manage negative emotions on the court.
29:44 Recovery Stage of Between Points Routine
A demonstration of the recovery stage of the Green Light Between Points Routine. Included is a demonstration of deep breathing between points.
32:12 Refocus Stage of Between Points Routine
A demonstration of the refocus stage of the Green Light Between Points Routine. Players must move on from the last point and focus on the current point. A discussion ensues about using on court cues to make this transition.
39:04 Ready Stage of the Between Points Routine
A demonstration of the ready stage of the Green Light Between Points Routine. Players should stop analyzing and begin trusting what they will do during the next point.
41:06 Variations in Routines
Larry discusses some ways that players must adjust their routines including understanding developmental teaching of routines and adapting to your opponent's pace.
47:39 Restarting the Routine
Larry demonstrates when and how players should restart the routine.
49:13 Syncing Deep Breaths to Create Readiness
A discussion about how players can sync their breathing within their routine to manage nerves, recover better, and be ready to play each point.
52:03 Locking-in Focus Prior to Point
A demonstration of how to lock-in the focus prior to playing the point. This includes how to do centering.
59:03 Yellow Light Routines
Larry demonstrates the Yellow Light Routine and how it meshes with the Green Light Between Points Routine.
1:04:47 Practicing Routines
A discussion about the importance of practicing routines.
1:06:00 Individualizing Routines
A discussion about how to create routines that fit the player.
1:09:09 Red Light Routines
A discussion about the Red Light Routine used when a player is struggling.
1:13:32 Shadowboxing
A discussion about using shadowboxing or combining visualization with movement to help players to get over the last point and be ready for the next point. Also, discussed as a way to prepare for matches.
1:15:31 Eye Movements On Court
A discussion about controlling eye movements on the court.