The following post is an excerpt from Blunders and Cure. Thanks for visiting, Frank Giampaolo
BLUNDER: Putting Yourself in the Crowd to Get Ahead of the Crowd
In my opinion, group clinics or academies are terrific for intermediate players seeking repetition, socialization, and tons of fun. But, while it may be cheaper, large group training isn’t always in your best developmental interest.
The top juniors spend about 20 percent of their time in group situations. Top players at an academy usually are sparing or working with a private coach. When is that last time you saw a phenom in a large group standing in line to hit one forehand every five minutes?
CURE: Simply doing what everyone else does, will not likely get you ahead. The key to accelerating your growth is to customize your training to your exact needs.
Ask Yourself?
Am I hitting for hours at an academy and hardly improving? if I lose while playing a set, do I get sent down to the loser court? If so, doesn’t that stop me from developing the weaknesses in my game? Lastly, with my current situation, am I getting the results I truly feel I am capable of?
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