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Author: Johnny (FTF)

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December 20, 2020

Three More Examples of the Winning Attitude

We’ve already discussed the common trap of incorrectly believing that winning is your goal, when, in reality, it’s something else. Typically, these winning imposters look similar to winning at first glance (ex: hitting good...

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Federer's wrist is relaxed during both the backswing and forward swing; the wrist lag is passive
December 20, 2020

Silver: “Point Your Butt Cap at the Net”

Many bad cues originate from watching the pros; to the untrained eye, it looks like Rafael Nadal is turning his racket over through contact, even though he isn’t. As we watch on TV, there...

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December 19, 2020

Do You Actually Like Winning?

No really, do you? Because most of us instinctively think “well of course I like winning,” without taking the time to really internalize everything that entails. Many assume that they enjoy the winning itself,...

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Federer's athletic volley position; hips back, spine neutral, balance centered over both feet
December 11, 2020

Bronze: “Bend Your Knees”

“Bend your knees” is one of the most overused and oversimplified cues given not just in tennis, but in sports in general. When most coaches say “bend your knees,” they are trying to cue...

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December 11, 2020

Two Rules that Govern EVERY Shot

The following is a page from The Fault Tolerant Forehand, available in eBook and paperback formats on Amazon (click here). The Fundamental Theorem of Tennis is two rules that govern every shot in the...

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