tennis strategy

High Percentage Shots vs. Low Percentage Shots

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Any tennis player with even the slightest bit of pride knows how wonderful it feels to nail that screaming eagle that falls right within the line.

As great an esteem booster as this type of shot is, it is more often the smart, less amazing shots, that lead to victories in a match. A spectacular shot may get you a point or to during a match but they can also be risky and…

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4 Mental Strategies To Beating The Opponent You Think Has Your Number!

http://www.tennismindcamp.com/images/yournumber_1.jpgDo you know a tennis player in your area who is at the same level you are and has the same skill set that you do (…same strokes, same level of experience), but you’re terrified about facing him because you’ve been beaten by him the last few times in a row and fear that he might defeat you again… giving you an even bigger headache than before?

I mean, even though you’re virtually the same in every aspect like health, athletic ability, and overall game, one frustrating question is continuously swirling around in your brain and seems like it’ll never go away; “Why Can’t I Beat Him… EVER?

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Flip The Script On Your Fear: Prey On Your Opponent’s Passing Shots!

http://tennismindcamp.com/images/sideeagle2_1.jpgFear plays a huge part in today’s tennis game.  It’s one of those factors that acts as a big dividing line between the ones with the trophies and the players that just *work hard*. If you can master it, then you win. But if you can’t, oh well, right? That doesn’t sit well with me, but that’s the way it happens a lot of the time.

So, this week we’re going to work on bridging that gap a little bit.   Because frankly,  I  hate it when I see good players like you putting all their smart and hard work into it, and then let their nerves totally ruin their chances at a great win.

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Tennis Footwork: Develop A First-Rate First Step!

http://www.tennismindcamp.com/images/neonshoes_2.jpgWhen attempting to return any ball out there on the court, your first step is going to be the most critical, both on deep as well as short balls.

…And most balls will tend to fall into to one of those two categories, so once you get that going, you’ll find yourself in great shape in the majority of points that you face.

You’ve probably heard that your first step needs to be explosive, right? Well, that’s very true, but…

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Great Players Like Pennetta Never Give Up!

http://www.tennismindcamp.com/images/flavia_pennetta.jpgHey guys,

The LA Women’s Tennis Championship was amazing, wasn’t it? There was some amazing tennis being played!

There were tie-breakers, match points saved, break points saved, ball crunching serves, and wonderful fans all over. It was quite amazing, and I had a lot of fun.

Now if you watched it (…I know you did b/c we just talked about immersing yourself in the sport and watching professional competition just last week :wink: ), you should have picked up some very valuable tips. I sure did.

There was strategy being used from everywhere you could imagine: on the serve, the return, behind the baseline, at the net, and even in the chairs during change overs.

But, you know what the funny part was, with all that great stuff happening, what stuck with me the most didn’t happen while the players were on the court.

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When To Turn Up THE HEAT!

POOOOOOWER… Sorry if I offended anyone ::wink: In tennis, power can be seen as a 4-letter word sometimes.  That’s the way we players sometimes feel our coaches think at least.

Doesn’t it always seem that every time you want to add some fire, your instructor gives you the “tone it down” signal?

Yea, bummer right. They’re always saying “that’s not the right play” or “widen your margin for error,” right?

Well, I’ve got good news for you. You’re both right. Sorry fellas, but your coaches do have a point here. You don’t want to literally tee-off on every single ball that comes your way.

But wait, there’s more!  Guys and Girls, power actually CAN be a great addition to your game. So, point for you 8-) .  But the only way it’s going to do you any good is if it’s used properly and in the right situations.

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Bryan Twins Secret Weapon

If you want to be successful in doubles, there’s one very important element that you absolutely MUST have.  You’ve got to have a highly aggressive man (…or woman) at the net. This means, the one up from has to be ready to “poach” or pouncing when necessary and gobbling up every ball that you can legitimately get your racket on.

Don’t worry, I’m not saying go out there and be aggressive without any tools are tricks up your sleeves. You can actually consider yourself heavily armed with a variety of weapons at your disposal.

Of those, the poach technique is one of the most deadly weapons that the man at the net possesses.  This is a prime example of…

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The TV Trick: Should You Drop It?

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Cool Off A Hot-Shot

Hey guys! I’m glad you’re joining me this week, because we’re going to tackle a pretty powerful yet controversial issue that can have you winning matches … even against some of the toughest players you’re ever going to face. What do I mean? Well, let me explain…

Now, every now and then, when we’re out there playing a match, we encounter, a very terrible situation – a situation that we feel is a total “no-win” or “lose-lose one at best.”

The scenario, many times, looks like this. Your opponent is playing hotter than the Las Vegas sun in July. I mean, he is really on some serious fire while you are seemingly sitting on a cooler of arctic ice.

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Doubt – The Silent Killer in Tennis

http://www.tennismindcamp.com/images/tennisdoubt_0.jpgHey guys!

I’m glad to see you made it… especially on a Monday. I want to address something that I saw some of the best players in the world suffering from this past week in the 2009 French Open.

I mean this “something” was everywhere, on the courts, in the stands, in the (…soft drinks). Ok not the soft drinks… laughing. But it definitely had a major affect on last week’s tournament results.

That “something” is the idea of doubt. The concept of doubt is an element that you want to avoid at all costs… if at all possible. Now this is easier said than done, I know.

The reason for that is because, many times, it’s something that you usually don’t see coming right away. It often appears without…

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