Strategy Third Foundation:Opponent Awareness, Busting a Strength

Most strategy involves finding an opponent’s strength and denying him a chance to use it. The one exception is when you decide to bust a strength. Some players lose confidence when you break their strength down. Boris Becker was such a player on the ATP tour. His forehand was amazing, but it fell apart as … More Strategy Third Foundation:Opponent Awareness, Busting a Strength

The Third Foundation: Opponent Awareness

Most players think they should win if they play well. They give very little consideration  to the opponent’s game or how to exploit it. Identifying your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses  is an important skill to have. Every player’s game is like a combination lock. It’s tough to open, but with the right combination, you can … More The Third Foundation: Opponent Awareness