Opponent Scouting

How to run it

1. 1.Set upNo ball. Coach + player review video / scouting notes of an upcoming opponent. Whiteboard + tablet. 30-min sit-down.
2. 2.PositioningCoaching office or quiet court corner.
3. 3.Footworkn/a — mental work.
4. 4.ProgressionBeginner: identify 3 patterns the opponent uses. Intermediate: identify weaknesses + counter-patterns. Advanced: build a 2-shot opening sequence vs each known pattern.

Coaching cue

"What does the opponent do MOST?" "What do they HATE?" "Plan your first 2 shots, not just the serve."

What a parent can do

Listen — what did they plan?

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