Game Plan

Most tournament players believe that if they play well, they should win. To beat good opponents takes more than just playing well however. You have to plan the work and work the plan. A game plan is a set of strategic guidelines to exploit your strengths and your opponent’s weaknesses. A good plan should also … More Game Plan

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 Second Foundation: Court Awareness and Clay Courts

The surface you’re playing on and how that affects your decision making is another important aspect of court awareness is . This week we’ll look at clay courts. Clay courts grip the ball so that it bounces up slowly, which favors a steady baseline style. Topspin is more effective than backspin or flat balls on … More The Second Foundation: Court Awareness and Clay Courts