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ready, play …..

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Douglas

Tweetready, play ….. the call of the umpire and we are underway, or are we ready to play? With the summer Pro Tour in Australia commenced; the Junior Davis and Fed Cup’s about to start in Madrid; ITF’s in Australia and New Zealand … 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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New names on ‘French Trophy’ … a sign

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Douglas

Tweet… a sign of things to come … as we enter the deciding days of the French Open and commence the grass court season, culminating at Wimbledon. With the grass court season extended many more upper and middle tier players will … Continue reading →

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The Body of Tennis

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Douglas

TweetChanging court surfaces at a moments notice not only requires a mental preparation focus but also a bodily adjustment – lets explore the body of tennis ! The recent ‘Pro Tour’ in Australia has had the players change from hard court … Continue reading →

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Out and In of the ‘Blue’

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Douglas

TweetAustralian Open 2015 closes and the new year of professional tennis opens ! What comes ‘out’ of it and what goes ‘in’ to the year ahead ? This past fortnight showed that although the young talent beacon is shining the … Continue reading →

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In and Out of the Blue

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Douglas

Tweet256 players headed in to the ‘blue‘ of the Australian Open 2015 this week with those prepared and in form their week continues and those out of sorts are either out or struggling and the players that hang in – is the message so … 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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Tomorrows tennis starts today …

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Douglas

TweetUS Open Men’s final today is a David and Goliath physical event and by evidence of who they are, signals the start of tomorrows tennis … where are the usual combatants for these events … still great and maybe a … Continue reading →

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Mark of professionalism

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Douglas

TweetThe young lady’s answer told the inquirer everything they needed to know …“First and foremost I focus on the tennis,” she said. “Whatever comes with it I take in [my] stride. I know it’s part of the job. I appreciate … Continue reading →

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