Repetition vs Realism is aimed at all levels of coach who want to enhance their coaching skills, understand the stages of learning, and maximise player development.
This workshop specifically focuses on learning and enhancing the fundamentals to maximise player engagement and development in group sessions.
On this 4-hour course, you will:
- Understand the relationship between two key coaching concepts: repetition and realism
- Understand the research behind the ‘Stages of Learning’ and how this impacts lesson planning
- Explore the core structure of a lesson plan and the LTA Technical/Tactical Development Frameworks
- Understand which parts of a group session demand repetition, and how to create it
- Understand which parts of a group session demand realism, and how to create it
- Discover how to find a sweet spot that allow players to practise a skill repeatedly without compromising a realistic simulation of the game
This is one of two Great Group Coaching workshops aimed at developing your capability of organising and working with players in a group setting.
Explore Great Group Coaching #1: Discovering & Driving Detail and Great Group Coaching #3: 30+ Drills and Games to End Your Lesson
Reasonable adjustments
Reasonable adjustments are available. Please contact Tennis Scotland at the time of booking, so that they can support you.
Qualification candidates
This is a valid elective module for the LTA Instructor coaching qualification.
Sunday, 08 November 2026: 10:00 am - 02:00 pm (Face-to-Face)
University of St Andrews
University of St. Andrews, Department of Sport & Exercise St. Leonards Road
ST. ANDREWS
Scotland North
KY16 9DY
Toilets
Restaurant, Cafe or Bar
Equipment Hire
Wheelchair accessible
Cycle Racks
Changing facilities
Gym
Showers
Ambulant Accessible
Tennis Scotland is the independent governing body for tennis and padel in Scotland and provides support to member clubs and organisations. Our aim is to grow and develop a world-class, collaborative workforce, ensuring our sport remain inclusive.
As part of our workforce strategy, we want to:
- Attract, retain and develop our workforce
- Build a workforce community which services all areas of tennis and padel development
- Tap into our existing expertise to enhance specific initiatives
- Identify and engage with our coaching talent to create a workforce ambassador programme
For further information about Tennis Scotland, please visit our website