Footwork
Often, I will gather players together at the net and have them repeat after me….
WE LOVE TO COMPETE WITH OUR FEET
Our high school basketball coach, Bob McKendry, was fond of saying that ‘you play the way you practice.’
Far too often, tennis coaches feel like a dentist removing a tooth….we try to pry some energy from player’s feet.
Let’s face it…some folks are slow twitch and effort might best be spent on ones who are faster twitch.
Career longevity and brain cell maintenance trump beating a dead horse.
Sometimes, I’ve asked kids to…for 30 seconds, be as energized as Rafa and it works.
One is wise to climb a tree only if there’s fruit in sight.
What You’re Saying