Why Goals that are Result Based Hinder Performance

Why goals that are result based hinder performance. The best players in the world enter every match with a goal of performing well in certain areas of their game. The outcome of that performance is sometimes winning the battle. Now if the player has a goal of winning...

How do I Concentrate Better

How do I concentrate better? Dealing with the human condition the four specific area of concentration are: Watch the ball Leave the opponent’s racquet Leave the ground Point of contact (keep head down) Exaggerate the follow-through Stroke smoothly (as opposed to “hit...

Tennis is the Production of Strokes and Mechanics

Tennis is the Production of Strokes and Mechanics Tennis is the production of strokes and mechanics that allow you to utilize the strategies during the match. “As a child I was at the mercy of my impulses. As an adult I am a slave to my habits”. (Og Mandino) The...

The Split Step

The Split Step The split step or pre-stretch is the movement before every shot that is hit by your opponent. The move is to allow players to unweight before they move to a shot. Good footwork begins with the ready position with the knees bent and weight forward on the...

Think Fast on Your Feet

Think Fast on Your Feet The Dallas Cowboys have over 100 plays in there play book for the team to learn. The top professionals today learn a least 60 different patterns of play and counter measures to defend those patterns. Winning tennis matches depends on the...