Character drives talent !! Difference between top players and second tier What is the difference between the top National tennis players and those who are not? Below are a few observational points I’d like to share with you: 1. Attitude For me this is everything. There was a large variance on the level of attitude …
Here are guidelines and fundamental reminders of how to prepare for your tournament matches. Week Before – Win a lot of sets vs. players that you are favored to beat. Two Days prior to event – Finish toughest part of training and competition. Day before– Light workout (two hour) – sharpen tools only. Take ½ …
Understanding how a match progresses and adapting to events is crucial to being a consistent winner. The following gives guidelines on how to approach the match at different stages. First 4-6 games: Good footwork and fast racket early, get into a rhythm by making a lot of balls, establish basic strategy, lock in your game …
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Two key statistics that are required to fully understand match outcomes: the Forced Errors/Winners and Unforced Errors. Let’s review what they are and why they are crucial in understanding matches. A Forced Error is a mistake attributed to the pressure created by the other player’s ball. This is different from the more familiar concept of …
