This winter as brought alot of improvement and change for me as a tennis player.
The weather has been nice, so I've actually been able to play alot, and keep up my level up over the winter. Not mention actually progressing.
I joined the gym and am regularly lifting weights and working cardio on the treadmill and cross trainer.
For Christmas, I got 2 new rackets (Prince shark DB) and a great 12-racket bag. It is awesome how much stuff it holds!
Ever since the last time I wrote, we have had lessons with Steve Brooks almost every week. We are learning so much and I'm really starting to get confident at the net. Lisa and I as a doubles team, still need to work on strategy and not being afraid to be aggressive in matches though...however, I think that will come as we get to play more real matches, applying what we've learned and practiced.
We've talked to Rodrigo, the coach at anderson university ( the school we'll be going to) several times, and he's still excited about us playing for him. We can't wait, and we're sure he'll be amazed at how much better we've gotten sice last fall.
Besides improving my net game and keeping up my groundstrokes, my serve has also become VERY consistent. No matter what I can depend on it (especially my second serve). It really boosts your confidence to know you can start out the point with a dependable shot.
What has helped my game over that past few months the most though, has been working on the mental side of my game. I wish I had started sooner, because I never would have dreamed it would help so much. Lisa and I purchased and are in the process of reading and working through, MENTAL TENNIS, a book about...you guessed it... the mental side of tennis.
It is amazing how much more productive you practice is when you set goals and stay focused, giving it 100%. It is such an andvantage to have the mental edge over your opponent.
Well, this weekend will be our first tournament since all of these developments and improvements, and I'm so excited to see what will happen, so I'll keep you updated!
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