Here’s a little secret: you see this increasingly at the “minor leagues” (ITF Futures), at least for those who have the funding/can afford a coach to travel with them. Hand signals, mouthing, etc etc. and it fuels a lot of players. And when their coaches get warnings for it they freak out.
Also depends on what country you’re playing in (for example, Russians and Ukrainians alike seem to not like talking to their coaches much lol).
Great piece — and I agree there’s an issue here.
Here’s a little secret: you see this increasingly at the “minor leagues” (ITF Futures), at least for those who have the funding/can afford a coach to travel with them. Hand signals, mouthing, etc etc. and it fuels a lot of players. And when their coaches get warnings for it they freak out.
Also depends on what country you’re playing in (for example, Russians and Ukrainians alike seem to not like talking to their coaches much lol).