| It has been said that the sport of tennis is a chess | | | | shots from that court position. Yes, it truly is a mental |
| game when it has players who are at the same level. | | | | game to see if you can win from various court |
| Why is then that one player seems to always pull out | | | | positions. Andre Agassi, a true tennis legend and |
| a victory over an equal opponent. By implementing a | | | | philanthropic man after his career, was known to hug |
| specific tennis strategy, or mental toughness if you will, | | | | or hit from just inside the baseline. This court positioning |
| you will more than likely come out on as the winner. | | | | and where he hit the ball from what just one of his |
| Tennis has a gentlemen's competitive spirit that brings | | | | advantages against his opponents. |
| a ray of light to the sport. Have you ever wondered | | | | If you are a beginner, learning how to play tennis can |
| how your friend all of a sudden started beating a | | | | be immensely enjoyable since you can play this sport |
| person each time they played after losing many times | | | | well into retirement. There is even more satisfaction |
| initially? There are simple explanations of just becoming | | | | when your game rises to the level to where it |
| faster and being more fit, but what comes with that | | | | becomes effortless yet you still have sound hitting and |
| are improved skills and mental recognition during match | | | | powerful strokes. |
| play to execute shots in certain situations. | | | | Unfortunately, tennis teaching has for quite some time |
| What you may see is better shot making, what a | | | | become more intellectual, with a lot of instructions to |
| coach sees is someone who now hits the right shot at | | | | remember at one time. The result is beginning tennis |
| the right time, plays the percentages, and knows his or | | | | players who over-think move like robots. Many tennis |
| her opponent's game. Upon recognizing your | | | | players spend hundreds of dollars on lessons, only to |
| opponents, weaknesses, you can now start to | | | | be left with even more confusion than before... and still |
| effectively employ a strategy to win. In the beginning, | | | | cannot keep the ball in play for more than a few shots! |
| you may not be able to do this but with repetition, it will | | | | Have you been taking tennis lessons and hitting |
| improve and you will find yourself winning more sets. | | | | hundreds of balls with no noticeable improvement? |
| For example, if you are losing to a serve and volley | | | | Ever notice the players who take months off or even |
| player, employ if you can, what world No.1 Roger | | | | a few years off and still look fluid once they return. |
| Federer does and chip or slice returns back "low" to | | | | They were taught the right way with the right |
| them feet and make them volley up. By having them | | | | techniques. Although, mastering tennis technique is only |
| volley up, it is a defensive shot into your court leaving | | | | a small piece of the abilities and skills needed to play |
| you many offensive options. If you don't have that shot | | | | tennis. You can learn extremely easy and more |
| yet, practice it. I can guarantee you will run into a serve | | | | economical with a tennis instructional video. In addition, |
| and volley player. So, get more shots in your repertoire. | | | | you can play this over and over again and not at $50 |
| if you have a player who loves to stay back and hit | | | | per lesson. These videos can teach you the technique |
| on the baseline, bring them closer to the net and test | | | | and how to play. |
| their mid-court game. Often, you find them hitting long | | | | |