- Continuation to Part 2: Short, usually overlooked KEY element regarding the focus and visual 'Margin for Error' is actually the (much needed) work on your perception.
In Part 1, we used Basketball to illustrate a very popular sport with a 'High Margin' for error, where players range from NBA arenas all the way to abandoned streets, yet nobody is complaining.
This time we are using Tennis Court to illustrate and let you enter perceptive reality visualizing the tennis ball size, to service space target ratio with empirical values.🎯
Unlike in Basketball where only one ball at a time can fit the target🎯, your margin for error in Tennis is minimal. Using the tennis ball size to service space target ratio formula, you can fit over 3000 balls at any time in 1 single service box.
Now, imagine if Basketball players could have a size target tolerance of only 50 balls, compared to the size target tolerance of over 3000 balls in Tennis, would basketball players compared to tennis players ever miss the target? Most likely NEVER!
Observe the illustration below as you clear your mind of what you already know and visualize the tennis ball size to service space target ratio, this time remembering the size target tolerance of over 3000 tennis balls.🎯
At this point, your mind is clear of doubts, because you only need to hit 1 single ball to replace any of those 3000 tennis balls in 1 single service box. (plus you have the 2nd serve and we are only using two-thirds of the service box, which is precisely what you need)
This is where things can get intellectually very creative. However, beginner or Pro, to achieve absolute accuracy and confidence, it is important to understand at this stage not to fool yourself and never practice hitting the lines, they are your lucky charms derived from hard work. Work on your perception and the lines will play in your favour.😤
No matter the age - Be it at the level of your local club, or at the professional international stage, this is how you know if you are good, great, or the greatest.😤
For good clarity, always alternate between Part 1 & Part 2.
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These 'Margin for Error' visuals are to complement the Bonus Tips of the 7-Day Series⬇️
"Achieving Consistency in Tennis Serve: A One-Week Guide" to get you in shape for the outdoor season.