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Loosely Strung Tennis PodcastAuthor: Loosely Strung Tennis
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Off-Court Coaching
Episode 2
Sunday, 4 January, 2026
Is 'Off-Court Coaching' IN or OUT?SummaryHosts Cal and Ross P engage in a lively debate about the newly legalised off-court coaching in tennis. They discuss the implications of this change, the visibility of coaching during matches, and the impact on players and the sport as a whole. Both hosts share their perspectives, with Cal advocating for the benefits of coaching while Ross expresses some reservations. The conversation culminates in a consensus on the potential of off-court coaching to enhance the game.TakeawaysOff-court coaching is now legal in tennis as of January 2025.Cal is a strong advocate for off-court coaching, believing it enhances player performance.Ross is more skeptical, citing concerns about its implementation and visibility.The hosts discuss the lack of criticism faced by tennis coaches compared to other sports.They express a desire to hear more from coaches during matches to understand their strategies.Cal argues that the best players should have access to the best coaches, as is the case in other sports.Ross acknowledges the traditional view of tennis as a one-on-one sport without external help.Both hosts agree that seeing coaching interactions can add excitement to matches.Is Off-Court Coaching in or out for you?We'd love to hear your thoughts, leave a comment and check us out at the places below:InstagramYouTubeTikTokXThreads
