- Volume of play and practice causes greater changes to the brain and bodies of kids that lead to a higher skill level
- Research by psychologists has demonstrated the need for a high volume of learning experiences to attain expert skills
- The so called “talented” kids often have no more genetic potential than their peers but rather have just a greater volume
When we talk about volume, it simply refers to the amount of play and practice an individual has experienced. Volume is one of the most important concepts to understand in relation to skill development in kids. An appreciation of how play and practice volume leads to changes in ones brain and body which in turn result in improved skills over time can be instrumental in the facilitation of a high volume of experiences.
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Anthony Ross is a noted Sports Psychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and a level 2 tennis coach with Tennis Australia. He is a regular contributor to skillforkids.com and still enjoys playing in tennis competitions – even when he loses. 
