The Art of Winning

What are the hidden protocols in the art of winning? The goal of this article is to teach players how to develop the art of winning tennis matches. Often you and your opponent will appear similar in physical strength and skill. However the truth is that the victory will go to the player who has developed certain hidden mental and emotional protocols. Working on fundamental strokes is indispensible. But the art of winning is different. Winning requires a different, advanced skill set. In the past 9 years I have coached players who have won 68 national junior singles titles. Not one of those players had perfect fundamentals. They did however understand that the art of winning was a learned behavior. Hidden Protocols What are these hidden protocols? Winners pay attention to why points are won and lost. They manage the score, their errors, and their strategies. Winners enjoy adapting to the ever changing challenges of closing out sets and matches. Winners maintain their poise under stress. Tour players like Barbara Rettner may not be famous but can still defeat you with an A, B, or even C plan. Pay Attention to the Opponent A top player won't stick to a...