135 is a revolutionary way of profiling a player’s matchplay performance at a point in time, then measuring their improvement every 3 months through a process of reporting and consulting through their coach.
A 135 profile is how a player executes their game using three main metrics:
- 135 or Serving Profile – the first 3 shots played by a server in a rally (shot 1, shot 3 and shot 5).
- 246 or Returning Profile – the first 3 shots played by the returner in a rally (shot 2, shot 4 and shot 6)
- 7+ or Long Rally Profile – usually by shot 7, the server’s advantage is over, after which player’s use their 7+ profile.
An aspiring player needs to develop all three profiles to be a successful player.
Combine a process of profiling, benchmarking and measuring with 135’s cutting edge tech plus education to support the process, and you have systems that greatly enhance player development through their coach at every stage.
Why 135?
FRAMEWORK
Helps players understand their game
ANALYSIS
Not just numbers on a computer screen
PROCESS
Periodized reporting of improvement
TEAM
Only work through coaches
PURPOSE
Players watch themselves with purpose
TECHNOLOGY
Cutting edge tech to support the process
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135 Testimonials
There’s more to tennis analytics than errors and winners. Yes, as a coach, player or parent, we want to know that your forehand leaks unforced errors, but the key to analysis is answering “WHY”. Is it technical, tactical or maybe something else?
SCORE
Tennis is a sport of risk/reward, and score is the biggest contributing factor to that decision making.
strategy
135 metrics reveal the strategies and tactics that work, and those that need practice.
Behavior
How does behavior – both positive and negative – affect the outcome of the following point, or points.
PROCESS / GOAL
135 is not a one-off report. It’s player profiling, benchmarking and measurement. What we can measure, we can improve.
Message to Parents
You’re a parent of a child who is showing potential as a tennis player. Perhaps most importantly, they love it, and want to make it as a college player, or even a pro. The one thing you don’t want to tell them is “you can’t”.
I’ve been that parent. I’ve been the coach of many players just like your child. Tennis has become exceedingly good (in most cases) at teaching junior players how to hit balls, but playing tennis is so much more than hitting balls.
The problem is how do you effectively measure your child’s play as they develop. Not their forehand swing or their service motion, but what they do when they play. Moreover, the effective measure of how they play must be reportable, easy to understand, and be an ongoing process. Numbers on a screen aren’t good enough for the vast majority, nor is cut-up footage.
That’s where 135 provides an edge to your child through their coach. By using 135 they, and you, will know their tactical strengths and weaknesses at regular intervals. It’s why Tennis Canada use 135 for junior player development.
Nicholas Scott
Director / Analyst, 135 Tennis Analytics
Content
We produce educational and how-to content on a regular basis, both internal and third party.
Who is 135?
Nicholas Scott
Analyst, Educator and presenter
Nick is a co-founder of 135 Tennis Analytics and the 135 Framework. Nick has worked with top 100 ATP and WTA players, college players and juniors of all levels as a coach and analyst, all using the 135 Framework to measure and develop player performance.
Aaron Robertson-Hodder
Software, systems & hardware development
Aaron is a co-founder of 135 Tennis Analytics and the director of all 135's software development. Aaron is also responsible for software customization requirements for all 135's clients and the ongoing development and integration of the 135 Camera.
Nick and Aaron are ably supported by tennis partners around the world with an interest in developing the next generation of well-informed aspirational players.
