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M I A

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Douglas

TweetMissing In Action … at the time of writing Melbourne (Australia’s home of tennis) has been in lock-down for the second time since March. Tennis Australia has cancelled all AR tournaments for 2020 and the Australian Open looks like going … Continue reading →

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Pro Tennis … earning a living

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Douglas

TweetInternational tennis may be at a standstill during this global covid time … but lets consider Pro Tennis in our domestic/regional zones … so players can earn a living !! In Australia and other countries professional sports are gearing up … Continue reading →

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Routine takes discipline

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Douglas

TweetAs sports people we are use to routines and schedules and we find it quite easy to go about our preparation to perform, develop, improve and it becomes second nature … however, during this time of restrictions nothing is second … Continue reading →

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look beyond the ball …

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Douglas

TweetLook beyond the ball represents all the many adjacent components that create the environment in which a player can produce their best with the ball ! Leading up to the ball is the technical, physical, concentrated focus and tactical for the … Continue reading →

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R..E..S..P..E..C..T

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Douglas

TweetResponsibility of Every professional Sports Personality to Exercise Control of Temperament … why is this important ? Firstly, as an athlete, the ability of keeping emotions appropriate to the job at hand will maintain the focus of performing skills and strategy without distraction, increasing their … Continue reading →

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Creativity for 2015

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Douglas

TweetThe rising of new players throughout 2014 and a different winner in all the Grand Slams (men & women) reflected in end of year top 8 Masters finals contenders shows an emergence of tennis at another level. Players showing a … Continue reading →

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Winning is about Head and Heart

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Douglas

TweetAfter almost forty years engaged in the professional tennis industry, the question most often asked is …  what is needed to win ? The Australian Open has just completed and the answer is evident for us all to see day … Continue reading →

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Aussies at ‘play’

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Douglas

TweetEscorting groups of young tennis enthusiasts to the Australian Open (many their first experience) I was frequently asked “where can we watch our players play“.  Explaining to 11 year old’s, that only two got past the 1st round in singles … Continue reading →

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Reality ‘hits’ players

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Douglas

TweetAustralia’s tennis ‘hangover’ of summer is coming to an end, with the last of the ‘Pro Tour’ tournaments about to commence and players looking at stints on the road – chasing their dreams. Reality of the professional and those aspiring … Continue reading →

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Duffer Rule 7 – Delay of play

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Douglas

TweetA duffer, upon losing a game, may pause before resuming play to:   Get another beer from the clubhouse Utter profanities at the top of his lungs Throw his racquet into a tall tree  

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