https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/tags/discipline/Recent content in discipline on Online Tennis SchoolHugo -- gohugo.ioThu, 04 Sep 2014 16:51:59 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/4-main-areas-of-development-top-level-player/Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:51:59 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/4-main-areas-of-development-top-level-player/Players and parents need a map of the modern development path: technical work, physical work, emotional conditioning, and match knowledge - plus the environment that makes all four grow. The four pillars 1. Technique Excellent technique allows simplicity, accuracy, and reliability. It is a never-ending journey of refinement. Technique alone cannot win matches.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/overview-of-modern-tennis/Tue, 02 Sep 2014 16:54:49 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/overview-of-modern-tennis/An overview of the modern game for players and parents: what changed, what that demands, and which cultural habits fight against high-level development. How the game changed Racquets evolved; serve and return speed rose. Modern technique and equipment help top players maximize accuracy and spin. Semi-western and western grips, wide stances, and upper-body rotation into the ball are common tools for power with control.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/emotions/Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/emotions/Let’s use the example of laundry. I take my clothes off and throw them in the hamper. When it gets to the top, I have processing to do: wash, dry, fold. As long as I do this, the problem is never more than one basket. If I get lazy and let laundry pile up, eventually I have a room full of clothes and a long day of catch-up - or I live in chaos.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/developing-mental-toughness/Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/developing-mental-toughness/Mental toughness is a crucial part of the tennis game. Players without it can have all the natural talent in the world and still fall short of players with average physical tools and a sturdier mind. The great news: you do not have to be born mentally tough. It can be developed - the same way footwork and a second serve can be developed.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/discipline/Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/discipline/Let’s talk for a minute about the word discipline. What does it mean? Training to ensure proper behavior - the practice or methods of teaching and learning proper behavior Order and control - a controlled, orderly state (think classroom or military unit) Calm, controlled behavior - the ability to behave in a calm and controlled way under the most stressful circumstances Conscious control over lifestyle - mental control used in directing or changing behavior, learning something, or training for something On a tennis court, discipline is rarely glamorous.