3 Reasons Training on Clay is Crucial for Junior Development⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
1) Great way to improve movement
Sliding is crucial in today’s game as it is much more efficient, allowing players to recover quicker
A bigger emphasis on balance and remaining sure-footed requires early preparation
2) Slower courts = longer points = better point construction
Clay court specialists excel using all dimensions of the court with more variety than other surfaces⠀
More spin, more angles, more drop shots make it more tactical than fast courts⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀
3) Builds physical & mental toughness with longer points and matches
With fewer quick points, the grind it out clay court game is a very physical style of play
The players who have proven success at the top on clay are extremely fit. Wearing down less fit opponents is a real strategy executed by the best clay courters.
True or False
Players tend to break strings more frequently on clay compared to other surfaces.