Why are so many tennis players struggling to transfer practice into real match performance?
In this episode of the My Tennis Coaching Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Webb to explore the growing tension between traditional coaching methods and ecological approaches to skill development.
We discuss:
• Why demonstrations and technical models often fail players
• The problem with isolated drills and biomechanics-led coaching
• Why children need more play and less instruction
• How ecological dynamics is challenging traditional tennis coaching
• The resistance coaches face when questioning old methods
• Why match play and adaptability matter more than “perfect technique”
Jeff also shares stories from coaching his son’s Little League baseball team, where suggesting a more ecological approach created pushback from traditional coaches focused on mechanics and technical instruction.
This conversation dives deep into:
• Skill acquisition
• Representative learning design
• Repetition without repetition
• Self-organisation in sport
• The future of coach education
If you’re a tennis coach interested in modern coaching methods, ecological dynamics, and helping players actually perform under pressure — this episode is for you.
📘 Mentioned in this episode:
The Turn Sideways Project – Jeff Webb
