ABOUT THE ACADEMY

There are many different coaching methods for tennis across the country and each offers its own benefits for developing skills as a tennis player.

The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy was designed whilst taking a close look at all of these methods and has settled on its own philsophy that defines each coaching session. These are particularly that players need to have access to inspirational coaching, sound technical advice, competitve opportunties and the chance each week to hit loads of balls in order to improve.

Annabel has experienced tennis coaching methods all over the world for over 25 years and it was her recent involvement at the Sanchez-Casal academy in Barcelona that inspired her to design a program that featured high energy, movement based drills at the core of the program.

The Sanchez-Casal program focuses on breaking the tennis court into 3 specific zones: Backcourt; MidCourt; Frontcourt. Each drill establishes the right technique for playing in each zone such and links this carefully to the movement patterns to move succesfully through each one and maximise movement on the tennis court. The methods are so successul, Andy Murray confesses to the Sanchez-Casal training being fundamental to his development into the current world no.4!

Our program has been specifically designed to include the following aspects:

• Uniquely designed and comprehensive program
• Suitable for all ages and standards of play
• Wet weather provisions including indoor court time, fitness sesisons and theory
• Regular competitive opportunities

In addition, our unique program features many things that are missing from standard tennis programs that we feel are important to the development and enjoyment of the game. These are:

• Serve and volley return drills in every session
• Drills designed to practice every shot
• Emphasis on creative shot making
• No time wasted on non-hitting skills

The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy is a great opportunity to participate in a new, high quality, innovative tennis program. It is suitable for a complete beginner or can be included in an existing program to compliment an advanced players program.

Whatever you are looking for from your tennis classes, why not give us a call and see what we can offer you?