Great conversation with a very good player a few days ago.This little back and forth can sometimes show why just practicing vs organized practicing can make a huge difference.
Player: “Other than the serve I am just not improving that much!”
Coach: How are your practices?
Player: I work on shots until I feel comfortable.
Coach: Do you work on all shots the same? Every part of your game?
Player: Yes, except for the serve. I keep stats on how many good ones I hit.
Coach: Just for the serves you keep stats?
Player: Yes!
Coach: What is the strongest part of your game right now?
Player: After a long silence and in a low guilty voice….Uh, the serve.
Coach: Exactly!
Player: Oops!