Table 3. Events used to analyse a typical coaching sessions for both groups.
Event Explanation
INTRODUCTION & WARM-UP Start to end of introductory / warm up activity(s)
DRILL/SKILL PRACTICE Activity where groups practice whole or part tennis skills not including warm-up / cool-down activities
MODIFIED GAME Game based / competition based activity involving whole or part tennis skills not including warm-up / cool-down activities of drill/skill practices
COOL-DOWN & DEBRIEF Concluding game, activity, group address/debrief
COLLECTING BALLS Whole group involved in collecting balls
GROUP INSTRUCTION Whole group stopped for coach instruction/demo.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION Individual/small groups stop for instruction/demo.