Paper Title
Practical Characteristics of Tennis Coaching and Application of RAHIM Training Model in Performance Enhancement of Junior Players

Abstract
Effective training is about providing not only quantity but also quality programs. Coaching effectiveness is defined as the degree to which coaches can apply their knowledge and skills to positively influence the learning and performance of their athletes. A coach has to visualise what it would take to achieve success, and then translate this vision into a training module where the coach can plan, implement and evaluate athletic performances towards building up for success. In order to be successful, a tennis player must have a high level of commitment and be willing to persist in a rigorous training programme. Coaches are responsible to explain and to train their athletes systematically on the basic technical skills and shot patterns that make up the game. Game Situations training is a viable method in enhancing the performance of tennis players. A sound background of physical, psychological, technical and tactical training program should prepare athletes for competitions. Further investigation on the relationship of technical and tactical skills with other performance attributes will allow more information and develop specific training program to improve the performance of the players. Incorporating match like situations into routine training however increases the probability that players will transfer skills from practices to matches effectively. These training characteristics was further developed into training model and used as guidelines in designing effective training development program in order to enhance the vital performance attributes of potential young tennis players. RAHIM Training Model which is an acronym for Repetition, Attitude, High intensity, Independence and Movement, was formulated as guidelines for future training program or research. The aim of formulating an effective training program is to provide a guideline for tennis coaches at various levels in preparing and designing quality training programs. Keywords - Coach, Game - Situation, Physical, Technical, Tactical, Psychological.