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Background
Playing to Win
Types of Training
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Background
 Robin Skinner is a qualified freelance tennis coach based in Brecon. Robin has
the DCA (Development Coach Award), a
LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)
qualification. He is officially licensed to coach at all levels of the
game and also has the required First Aid certification. Robin has always been a
keen amateur tennis player and has coached privately before qualifying. He has
undertaken paying coaching sessions at the
Crickhowell Tennis Club,
Cwmbran Tennis Cub and at Talgarth Tennis Club in addition to a number of private
students of the game.
If you would like a free consultation and perhaps a recommendation as to a training programme that would bring your game to a higher standard, please contact Robin Skinner (contact information). (Top)
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Playing to Win
Robin also works with schools, colleges, private clubs and outreach centres to promote learning in the community. If you represent a school or are attending full-time education and would like to know more, please make an enquiry (contact information). (Top)
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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player - there is always room for
improvement - and learning can be fun! Robin's approach is to make an initial
assessment of your abilities and to tailor a specific programme of training to
suit your availability and ambitions. Robin doesn't promise that he can take you
to Wimbledon standard - but he can certainly give you an appreciation of good
match-play and improve your game - and make you the envy of your friends or
playing partners.
Types of Training
Group Sessions - learning in groups can be more fun (and can save on
costs!). Often this is a social event when a group get together (for example
when the kids are at school).
Tactics - learn to play to win by using basic tactics that can be easily introduced to your game. Maybe concentrate on the use of skill rather than the effort of running endlessly. Practice and learn drills that maximise your abilities and improve your chances of success. Fitness Training - improve your general fitness and specifically your tennis fitness. A sound programme of activities to bring you to your peak of ability. Skinner tennis can tailor a programme to your age or current fitness level.
Mini Tennis - use of mini-nets (and mini racquets) when playing 'Mini-red' tennis. Can be fun for kids, allowing them to use low-pressure balls in a safe environment and gets them used to the on-court environment, based around fun 'drills' and games. 'Mini-orange' for those youngsters who have progressed to a more advanced level. 'Mini-green' for those 11-14 year-olds who will play on a full-sized court but with green (low pressure) balls. (Top)
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Personal Coaching - a tailored training course, geared to your own
abilities, fitness or ambitions. Can include tuition in playing both singles and
doubles tennis on your own court or at a club. 
Junior Tennis - ages 10 to 14 - can be both fun and competitive but
still provide the grounding for a solid game. Relaxation of the rules allows for
an enjoyable, yet skill-based activity.
LocationsSkinner Tennis operates in the Mid and South Wales region, including clubs in the following towns: Cwmbran, Crickhowell, Brecon, Newport, Hay-on-Wye, Talgarth, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells. If you live further away (but within a reasonable driving distance) give Robin a call as he is quite flexible. (Top)
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