In Team of Rivals, which is about Abraham Lincoln's presidency during the Civil War, there were so many instances where Lincoln's generals failed to pursue the retreating enemy after a decisive victory. History teaches us that the Civil War could have ended much sooner had some of these generals been more aggressive.
In the game of tennis, it's much the same. When you have an opponent on their heels, a big lead for instance, PUT THEM AWAY! Relaxing at the point of a big lead can give your opponent time to regroup and come back to beat you. Don't doubt that it can happen ... it can!
When you have the big lead, keep the pressure on. PUT THE ENEMY AWAY like a general and get off the court!
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Joel Ross <p>Joel Ross is owner/director of <a href="http://joelrosstennis.com">Joel Ross Tennis & Golf Camp</a> in Kent, Conn. Over the past 22 years, more than 5,000 campers have enjoyed the<a href="http://joelrosstennis.com"> "Joel Ross" tennis camp</a> experience. Joel was NYS High School Singles Champion in 1967 and 1968 while playing for Westbury High School on Long Island. He was Big 10 Singles Champion in 1971 while attending University of Michigan and was on the cover of <em>Tennis Magazine</em> that year. He was player/coach of the U.S. Maccabiah Tennis Team in 1977 and won a gold medal in mens doubles with his partner, Peter Rennert. He may be reached by e-mail at <a href="http://info@joelrosstennis.com">info@</a><a href="http://info@joelrosstennis.com">joelrosstennis.com</a>.</p> |