We had some good matches and I saw some disciplined and focused play out there today. Which is how we should deal with such an opponent. I saw some talented kids out there for Pennsauken, but it with obvious that their strokes and SHOT TOLERANCE wasn't as good as ours.
'Shot Tolerance' was a prior video tip, wherein how much focus do you have in any given rally during a point or match as a whole, to being disciplined enough to returning each ball. Waiting for the right moment to use your strength to hit from an offensive position on the court. Sometimes you may get bored in a long rally and say enough is enough and or you let something distract your focus, thus allowing an error to occur. This really is a broader point that I apply to each and everything we do in practice.
I saw a lot of this today from Frank and Mark against opponents who had at least one good stroke, their forehands. I also saw both get many of their first serves in
today with great confidence. Terry's opponent didn't seem quite as good as their 2nd but maybe I'm wrong as he was off the court first with a win. Our Doubles just do what they do best. During team competition this year they have 3 losses between them. Our doubles rock!!
It was just a beautiful day to be outside and watch or play tennis. It was great to see you guys want to stay afterwards and do some hitting. I was also thrilled to see all the parental support there today and Mr Connelly was quite kind to bring an endless supply of Gatorade and soft pretzels. He brought two different mustards, as such is a very thoughtful touch. I brought some tea, and with less sugar than in my last batch. Sorry bout that. I do about 2/3 of a cup per gallon pitcher.
My mom and my close friends the Murphys even came out to our match today. Sister Marianne even stopped by for support. My Mom said you guys looked really good. She told me to tell a few of you about bending of your knees. Your knees are really the main point of harnessing all your power and thus controlling any given stroke you perform on a tennis court. Johnny does this real well and you can see all the pop and spin he can get on his ball by doing such. Must be a a soccer thing
So from my mom's observations, and something I've reminded you of, here's a great video tip further describing the NEED TO USE YOUR KNEES, and how they are Kneeded in the whole process.
Were goin to do a sunday practice 12-2 for the varsity. Thanks again for a great week !!!
