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Sue Mappin Addresses AGM of Norfolk Lawn Tennis Association

1979 , Norwich (Norfolk)

Cat no. 98839

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Anglia TV: National Women’s Team Manager of the Lawn Tennis Association Sue Mappin coaches the top young players in Norfolk and is interviewed regarding her role.

Girls are hitting the tennis balls against the wall of an indoor court as Sue Mappin, tennis professional and National Women’s Team Manager, coaches them. Shot of a girl catching the ball as another girl hits it back to her with the tennis racket. Sue Mappin talks to the group of children who are the top young players in the region. She encourages them and tells them not to be afraid of asking questions. One child asks her how often she practiced when she was young, to which Sue Mappin replies that used to practice as much as she could. Shot of children playing tennis. Interview with Sue Mappin where she discusses one of the top young players. She explains what her strengths are and what she needs to work on. Close up of the tennis player taking off her jacket before resuming the practice match. She states that the children wouldn’t ask her questions before as they knew that the cameras were on them, showing typical British reticence. American children would have show more self-confidence and be less reticent. A girl and Sue Mappin play tennis.

Keywords

Lawn Tennis Association; Sport; Tennis; Women; Reticence; National characteristics; British characteristics

Background Information

In 1979 Sue Mappin transitioned from being an international tennis player to become National Women’s Team Manager of the Lawn Tennis Association, a post she continued to occupy for 21 years until 2000.

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Sue Mappin Addresses AGM of Norfolk Lawn Tennis Association

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