Tennis players urged to keep their eye on the ball
Armstrong has promoted tennis in several countries and coached many top players over the past 28 years.
Tennis coaches urged players to remain focused on the sport by continuing with their training.
Duane Armstrong from Armstrong Tennis Academy situated at the Italian Tennis Club in Bedfordview is certified with the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and registered with Tennis South Africa (TSA).
Armstrong has promoted tennis in several countries and coached many top players over the past 28 years.
“Players want to get into the open air and continue learning the skill that they have been working on so hard for years.”
Exercise and being fit is most important to a healthy life, as per Armstrong, and young players need to continue with training.
He said tennis tournaments have been placed on hold and it might be a while before it resumes again.
“In the meantime, players can work hard on their fitness and tennis so they are in-form and ready to compete, improve their ranking and work on their personal goals,” said Armstrong.
He described his own personal goal as having many more players play tennis and to develop top tennis players as he already supports his player’s countrywide at tournaments and achieves great results.
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“Every player has different personalities, strengths and weaknesses and need individual training and guidance. I aim to develop each player accordingly.”
According to Armstrong, certain players will be rusty and out of training after the lockdown and will need help getting their tennis in top shape.
“We will offer all players up to the age of 18 in the community one private lesson and one squad lesson for free,” said Armstrong.
He said this applies to any player at any level or age.
“I would like to help as many players to train and reach their potential and give players a head start recovering from the lockdown.”
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He added the academy is following strict Covid-19 rules and guidelines from TSA and government for the safety of all the players and coaches.
“All tennis coaches have to be registered with TSA. They will issue a Covid-19 permit on a monthly basis to all registered coaches,” said Armstrong.
He included the academy and ProKennex sponsor players and equipment to Soweto and Atteridgeville tennis stadium for the players and coaches.
