Wheelchair Tennis
About Wheelchair Tennis
Coaching wheelchair tennis can present an exciting new opportunity for a tennis coach. Past experience has shown that many seasoned coaches as well as newcomers have found the discovery of coaching wheelchair tennis an enriching experience on many levels.
Wheelchair tennis is tennis. A certified coach therefore does not have to start from scratch to learn how to coach wheelchair tennis players. The rules of the game (with the exception of the 2 bounce rule), the fundamental tactics and techniques as well as the physical and mental preparations applied to coaching able bodied players all transfer over to wheelchair tennis. The major new skill a tennis coach has to master is teaching mobility. Being able to move a wheelchair around the tennis court in the most efficient way mirrors the footwork an able bodied player needs to master in order to maximize his/her tennis game.
These mobility skills can easily be acquired through attending specific wheelchair tennis courses. Tennis Canada offers these courses on a regular basis. The Wheelchair Tennis Instructor’s manual can also be used as a self-study guide. For additional information please refer to the information below.
Tennis Canada Wheelchair Tennis An example of Top International Wheelchair Players
London 2012 Paralympic Tennis Event
Click here to view a video link to the highlights of the London 2012 Paralympic Tennis event
Developing Wheelchair Mobility
| Introduction | Mobility Cycle Introduction & Neutral Position | Maneuvering the Chair | Preparation | |||
| Recovery | Mobility Drills | Progressive Tennis for Wheelchair Mobility | Credits | |||
Long Term Athlete Development Wheelchair Tennis Resources
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Wheelchair Tennis and LTAD Pathway
For the french version, click here |
LTAD Promotional Brochure
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LTAD Pathway
For the french version, click here
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Other Wheelchair Tennis Resources
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Wheelchair Coaching Manuals by Tennis Canada Wheelchair Instructor Course Manual Wheelchair Instructor Course Powerpoint Wheelchair Doubles Manual: Part 1 Wheelchair Doubles Manual: Part 2
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Wheelchair Coaching Articles The Backhand slice (for Quad players)
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Important Links and Resources ITF Wheelchair Coaches review quarterly ITF Wheelchair Tennis Coaches Review - Issue No. 14 - 2007 British Tennis Magazine: Tennis Tribe Taping of racket to the hand for Quad players |
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Wheelchair Instructor Course
Coaching wheelchair tennis is a rewarding adventure and Tennis Canada certified instructors and coaches have many transferrable skills to help wheelchair players. A specialty wheelchair Instructor course is also available for coaches who want specialized knowledge.
Please contact Kai Schrameyer, Tennis Canada National Development Coach at Kschrameyer@tenniscanada.com to find out about course availability for 2013 in your province.