I’m watching a singles match and I am asked for free advice!
Here is my free advice!
Dear LP (losing player),
You are wasting your time. You are reinforcing poor habits. You refuse to change your mechanics or footwork. Worse, you refuse to work on conditioning. A well-conditioned athlete who hits the ball wrong can win.
I think your time would be more effective if you started training hard. Get your body in better shape, and do more than just play and practice.
When you do practice, strive to change your mechanics and footwork. Stay into it mentally and take breaks if you have to but focus on what you are doing on the court during practice.
If it seems like I am avoiding you after you play, you are correct! You will ask me for help and I will tell you the above as nicely as I can and you will not change, I know because in the past you did not follow my advice.
Step back, and look at the big picture-you have the makings of a great game. Take it a step further and victory will be yours!
Signed,
Ole ball Coach