How many hours should a junior tennis player spend on court? It’s a question parents ask regularly, and one coach Piotr Sierzputowski tackles in this episode of the Functional Tennis Podcast.
Piotr returns to catch up on his coaching journey before sharing his approach to training for 16- to 18-year-olds. We discuss why the quality of practice matters, how group and individual sessions compare, and how to balance court time with fitness, school and recovery.
We also explore why more practice isn’t always the answer and why knowing when to do less can be just as important as putting in the work.
If you’re a parent, coach or junior player trying to find that balance, this conversation offers plenty to think about.
