Who are the youngest man and woman to win a Grand Slam in the Open Era? I use this one with my 12U group to show that great footwork and smart shot selection build confidence — drop your guesses and one skill-focused drill you’d pair with their games, and I’ll share my answer after our 5:30 practice.
Michael Chang and Martina Hingis. For 12U, I like a ‘split-step on every ball’ ladder-into-live drill: 4 rungs, split, 3 crosscourt neutrals, then change down the line only after the outside-foot load — keeps selection honest and feet popping like popcorn; Open Era singles, right?
Pretty sure it’s Chang and Hingis… I’d pair a “call it early” decision drill: feed crosscourt, they recover and have to say “cross” or “line” before the bounce, then commit with quiet feet — like chess at 120 bpm. If your group skews newer, start with hand feeds before live balls.