Book excerpt: Introduction

If you have a passion for the game of tennis you've probably tried just about everything to make your game better. I've been down the same road. It took me 35 years as a junior player, a pro on the ATP Tour, a professional coach, and a director of coaching education to finally figure out what it is that allows players to reach their full potential. I call them the real truths, or the key fundamentals of the game. These fundamentals are executed by the truly great players like Andre Agassi, Venus and Serena Williams, Pete Sampras, Jennifer Capriati, Lleyton Hewitt, and other tennis professionals. They are the common denominators that transcend all styles of play and bring success at every level of the game!

Each chapter presents one of these 10 key fundamentals. Some of the best players and coaches introduce each chapter, giving you an idea how they used these concepts to raise the level of their own games or the level of their players. They key fundamentals cover all facets of the game, from chapter 1 on how to set up a developmental plan and chapter 4 optimizing technique, to chapter 10 on the critical importance of having fun, enjoyment and cultivating a passion for the game. In my mind, one of the biggest keys to success is having fun and chapter 10 will give you insights into what you can do to enhance the positives and erase the negatives from your game.

Whether you're hoping to reach the upper echelons of competitive tennis, are a club player attempting to win the club championship at your rating level, or a coach who is looking for new insight into developing players, this book will help you not only reach your goals but break through them. Read on, and here's to reaching your maximum tennis potential!

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