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The following post is a common blunder committed by many players, parents and coaches- believing perfect stroke production must first be mastered before learning to compete. This theory will not maximize potential at the quickest rate! Read on…
Thinking Perfect Strokes are Mandatory
Legendary star Andre Agassi states in his book that he was still learning how to volley when he retired. John McEnroe is quoted as saying “Nobody has perfect strokes; it’s what you do with what you’ve got that counts!” They simply competed with their secret weaknesses. Learn how to expose your strengths and hide your weaknesses.
Parents, players and coaches who are waiting for every stroke to be perfect before they begin to compete are missing the boat. Every national champion I’ve ever coached had holes in their game as they held up the gold ball. The trick is learning how to compete with imperfections.
Even if your child did possess perfect strokes on the practice court, performance anxieties will occasionally cause strokes to break down at stressful stages of an event. Dealing with the reality of imperfect strokes is part of the mental, emotional components of the game.
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