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Advance competitive tennis demands more than simply hitting another basket of balls. Parents and players need to recognize and understand that:
- To compete at the highest levels, mental, and emotional tennis training must be part of the athlete’s developmental plan.
- The real issues of competitive failures.
- Inefficient training routines need to be redirected.
The following posts list some common training missteps that competitive tennis players and parents need to acknowledge and refine to maximize performance.
Tough Love Insights to Successful Competitive Tennis
Insight Seven: Practice in the exact manner you’re expected to perform.
Possible Solution: Practice sets weekly with both your A-game and contingency plans.
