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Tennis Match Play Confidence – Shot Selection Commitment

February 26, 2010 By Brent 11 Comments

One of the biggest challenges I have with my game is when I create choices for my next shot…

You know, should I play this shot cross court, up the line, drop shot, approach shot, and on and on.

And the more time I have, the more choices I seem to have and the longer it takes to decide which one I’m to play.

For my game, choices = low confidence which = inconsistent shot making.

If I can trust that first thought that comes into my mind, that very first instinct of where I should play this next shot, what type of shot, etc., if I’ll allow myself to trust that initial instinct, guess what, I play much much better.

The sooner I can commit to the shot I’m going to play, I tend to be a much more confident player.

But I have to practice being aware of that initial instinct.  And I have to make sure I’m getting in at least one practice session a week of at least 30 minutes of really being consciously aware of what my instincts are and totally committing to them.

So, check out this rainy day video below, and then let me know by following the link below the video if you can think of your #1 shot or situation where you create shot placement / type choices, where you hesitate just enough, and/or where you don’t commit until the very last moment.


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I Want Your Feedback: Click this link and let me know what’s that one shot or situation where your shot placement / type of shot just might be too late.

Brent
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Filed Under: Tennis Mental Skills

The Stick

February 23, 2010 By Brent 1 Comment

I swear this is the single greatest product for maintaining healthy legs and lower back and to help you treat injuriessuch as plantar fasciitis, patellar tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis, hamstring pulls/tears, lower back, glutes, even shoulder and elbow injuries.

There is no question in my mind that I am simply playing better tennis over the past year or so because I have finally found something that helps me stay stretched out.

And the difference to me is what I just stated – staying stretched out.

I do some traditional stretching after I play tennis or workout, not much, maybe 10 minutes, and I’ve never been big on carving out 45-60 minutes at a time to devote to just stretching, yoga, etc.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t, I’m just saying I’m one of those folks out there that doesn’t stretch as much as I probably should, and as much as my buds are telling me to get into yoga or stretch like a monster, I just can’t make it happen.

One thing I’ve never liked about long time frame stretching is that even if I stretch once a day for say 30 minutes, my body is pretty much contracting (getting un-stretched) for the next 23 and 1/2 hours until I do it again.

It’s always made much more sense to me to do short stretching sessions and do about 4 or 5 them throughout the day to be able to maintain the stretch.

And yet, I’m not always in a place every few hours where I can lie down on a comfortable mat and stretch for 10 minutes.

But I now carry around in my tennis bag (for use at the courts and for use when I’m at home or on the road) “The Stick” which is my answer for being to able to maintain a stretch in my legs, my glutes, and my lower back.

This thing is fantastic and if you haven’t tried one yet, you’ve got to do yourself a favor and get the benefits of what “The Stick” can do for you and your tennis game…


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Click the image link below to pick up your very own “The Stick” and start rolling out your legs and lower back.

4-5 times a day for 2 minutes just might keep the doctor, chiro, sports med, and other expensive dudes away…

Brent
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Filed Under: Tennis Fitness, Tennis Fitness - The Stick

2nd Serve Pronation – Super Slow Motion

February 17, 2010 By Brent 45 Comments

OK, give me some feedback on this video clip.

If you’re having any trouble / confusion with what pronation is, does this video explanation help you or just confuse you even more?

And if you’re the coach, what do I need to work on?

If you want to comment, please do so by filling out the Leave A Reply box below as opposed to email.  Thanks…


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Brent’s 60 Minute Detailed “The 3 Magic Moves Of The Serve”
DVD & Immediate Download
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Filed Under: Tennis Tip - Serve, Tennis Tip - Serve Pronate, Tennis Tip - Serve Pronation, Tennis Tip - Spin, Tennis Tip - Topspin
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