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The bottom line: geometric patterns of ball movement are critical to advanced achievement.
When start to work with a new player,I like to ask a simple question. "How do you develop a point in order to win?" "What do you mean?" "I mean what are your patterns?" "What do you mean patterns? There are patterns of play?"
Many players, including some who have had success at fairly high levels, do not recognize that control of the patterns in match play is usually the deciding factor. This awareness (or lack of awareness) seems to be a fundamental difference between people who are playing tennis and quality tennis players. I believe that understanding the dimensions of the tennis court and the geometric patterns of ball movement are critical ingredients to advanced achievement in this game.
The bottom line: style versus style.
Style Versus Style
The bottom line of this game is simple. If we eliminate all of the emotional attachments and external distractions, it comes down to a style versus style match-up.
What type of game do I have versus what type of game does my opponent have? Then, what are my inherent strengths and what are my opponent’s weaknesses? How can…