When I Gave Up

Sep 28, 2008
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Kick the Dog
by: Anonymous

The most common scores at which a match can quickly change is 4-1 and 5-2.

When leading in this situation, there is a tendency to start thinking about the finish of the set or match as the case may be. The moment you start to think about winning the set or match, you have taken your self out of the zone and into a conscious thought pattern about something that has not yet happened - the future.

When trailing in this situation you are very dangerous - much like a puppy dog who is being mistreated and kicked into a corner. At some point the dog quits worrying about why this is happening and and what have I done to be in this situation. When the dog can no longer back up he forgets about all the questions and decides it is time to BITE.

With this singular focus the dog becomes fearless and the worries fall aside. His total focus is to "just go for it". To his surprise and that of the person who put him in this situation, the dog takes control of the momentum. All the fear is now on the side of the kicker who a few moments was in control.

As you watch tennis matches, you will often see this incredible event occur over and over. The fact that you experienced it is special. The fact that you could use this experience again for your own benefit is awesome.

As you mature, you will know that this is called "experience". You will have many more experiences that will greatly affect your life and your game.
Life is full of "experiences" if you pay attention to them.

Ken DeHart
PTR/USPTA Master Pro
USA High Performance Coach

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