Episode 30: How to Approach Working with a Beginner Player at Any Age ( With Chris Halliday)
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Chris Halliday, a player since the age of 10 - turned coach, shares his approach to working with beginning youth and adult players with the end goal of helping them enjoy the game of tennis. We often forget about the 1,000's of people who want to learn how to play tennis. It is such a fantastic life-skill sport. Chris also discusses the importance of strength, footwork, and a topic often missed - the mental part of the game.
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