Objective:
Improve specific aspects of match play by making the players deal with the pressure of match points and performing in front of a crowd.
Instruction :
Using a squad of 8+ players form a centre court and gather the players around.
Match the players in a random fashion and challenge them to a 1 point match. Spin the racquet to decide the serving player (a crucial decision). Winners move on in a knock out format until a final is played. Increase the stakes by offering a small prize for the winning player.
Details :
1 point tournament is a great format to finish a competitive squad training. It will reveal the players who enjoy pressure going for their shots on the big points and holding their nerve.