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.