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USE MORE SPIN TO REIN NERVES IN
One of the biggest differences between intermediate and advanced player is how they handle their nerves in difficult situations. The more nervous a lower level player gets the more likely he or she will “push” the ball caused by the deceleration of the racquet. In contrast, a nervous advanced player will hit the ball with more spin caused by the acceleration of the racquet. That’s right, advanced players get nervous too.
It is only natural to want to do less with the racquet and shorten your stroke in order to “play it safe” but that false sense of security will only make your shot more tentative and it will stunt your growth as a tennis player. With a shortened stroke you can’t create spin. Advanced players have realized that spin is what controls the ball.
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