Important Topics Covered in the Book
The 4-D System
The book breaks down the mental process between points to four concrete steps. Adhering to this mental system will help you to get the most out of your game.
Observe What Happened
Tennis players need to be able to track things like an opponent’s reactions to varying play situations in order to fine tune their tactics. The book provides a simple system for assigning outcomes onto a Win/Lose Luck/Skill grid.
Formulate a Game Plan
Successful game plans are most often simple.
Calm Down
Most often, under pressure, players are too excited rather than too calm. This excess energy causes both execution errors and poor decision-making.
Watch the Ball
You all know that you should Watch the Ball in tennis. This book provides some hints as to how to do it better, and how doing it better will make you a more consistent player.
Point Importance
Not all points in tennis have an equal potential impact on the outcome of a match. You will learn when to change your risk-taking based upon the score.
