Having a firm grasp of what’s happening on the court in terms of rally length is one of the building blocks of success in tennis. Players should be aware of whether or not they are winning or losing the shorter or the longer points. And, coaches need to be making their students aware of how their most effective style of play translates into …
During this difficult time, I, like many other coaches and players, have looked for online information to keep building my expertise. In my case, it’s as a coach, but for many of you making progress in your tennis, it can come from a new understanding of how to approach the game. I was very excited when I got an invitation to an online live …
People tend to hold overly favorable views of their abilities in many social and intellectual domains. This overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive …
Dealing With Uncertainty: What is iSWAG? Tennis is characterized by a pecking order. When players know one another, the outcome is often determined before the first ball is hit by the expectations of both competitors. However, when players are strangers, there is considerable uncertainty surrounding a match. it helps to have …