Coaching Corner

This section contains detailed articles on the main tennis strokes and strategies, as well as advice on coaching tennis. There are step-by-step tutorials, explanatory videos and practical exercises to help you work on and master every technical aspect of the game. Here are just some of the topics covered:

• Forehand and backhand: Techniques to improve power, precision and control.
• Serving and volleying in tennis: Advice on placement, racket grip and synchronisation.
• Moving and footwork: How to optimise your movements on the court for greater speed and efficiency.
• Perfect bunting in tennis
• Preparing a two-handed backhand
• Learn the basics of the cross-court forehand
• Learn how to serve well in tennis

The right physical and mental preparation is crucial to tennis performance. In this category, discover tips and programmes designed by experts to maximise your endurance, strength and flexibility while working on the mental aspect, which is often decisive in match situations.
Articles include topics such as

• Mental preparation: Visualisation techniques, pressure management and concentration.
• Fitness: Exercises to strengthen the lower body, improve explosiveness and prevent injury.
• Endurance and recovery: Training programmes to maintain an intense pace and recovery after exercise.
• How do tennis players manage injuries?
• How do you manage important moments?
• How to gain self-confidence in tennis?

Equipment plays a key role in your performance and comfort on the court. This section offers recommendations and comparisons to help you choose the equipment that best suits your needs and playing style, from rackets and shoes to accessories such as strings and anti-vibration pads. Here’s an overview of the topics covered:

• Choosing your racquet: Comparisons and advice on choosing the right racquet for your playing style and goals.
• Strings and accessories: A guide to the different types of string and their effects on performance.
• Shoes and clothing: Advice on finding the footwear and clothing best suited to your playing surfaces and weather conditions.
• Balls, strings, rackets and also your clothing…

Patrick Mouratoglou firmly believes that every player needs to find his or her own style of play. In the Coaching Corner, you’ll find advice on how to identify your strengths and develop a strategy that matches your unique style.

The aim is to perfect each stroke (forehand, backhand, serve, etc.) with a technical rigour that ensures power and precision. The articles detail the essential aspects of improving your strokes, as well as practical exercises to hone your technical skills.

Mouratoglou emphasises the importance of mental preparation. According to him, the mind can make all the difference in decisive moments. With this content, gain access to stress management, concentration and confidence-building techniques inspired by Mouratoglou’s mental coaching methods.

Another pillar of the Mouratoglou methodology is physical preparation. In collaboration with conditioning experts, he develops programmes that optimise endurance and strength while minimising the risk of injury. These articles will provide you with muscle-strengthening, flexibility and explosiveness exercises.

The Academy’s coaches follow Patrick Mouratoglou’s methodology, with a personalised approach that meets the specific needs of each player. You’ll benefit from professional coaching and constant monitoring to help you make effective progress.

Whether you’re looking to perfect your technique, improve your physique or strengthen your mind, these courses are designed to cover all aspects of tennis. They offer targeted exercises to help you master specific shots such as the forehand, backhand and volley.

As well as technique, the courses include physical training and mental management sessions to build stamina, resilience and confidence.

Enjoy modern facilities and an ideal training environment, with quality pitches and state-of-the-art equipment for optimum learning.