Path dependence is a fancy term used to describe what happens when you choose one road over another. Just think of Robert Frost’s famous lines: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all of the difference.” Often, there is no ability to revert once this choice is made.
Are you confused about how to use your mind in tennis? This post will hopefully set you on a clearer path. Answering this question will enable you to make significant strides with your tennis. We all know that thinking too much is detrimental to performance, yet the best players nearly always make good choices under stress. Deconstructing Tennis …
How would you like to be able to talk with your partner? This is an under-appreciated skill: it is often the difference between winning and losing as this winning/losing margin is often 1-2% of points played. Or, I might also add, the difference between enjoying competitive matches, or NOT! I
Having a firm grasp of what’s happening on the court in terms of rally length is one of the building blocks of success in tennis. Players should be aware of whether or not they are winning or losing the shorter or the longer points. And, coaches need to be making their students aware of how their most effective style of play translates into …