Video shot in Nuevo Vallarta Nayarit, Mexico.
Poaching? Whoa…!!!
Generally speaking, in a normal point there’s a rally and someone either hits a winner or more likely makes an error. Basically there isn’t much emotion, it’s just a point played. But at the 3.5 level … poaching and making an error?… whoa! That stirs the pot and brings up drama! All of a sudden those insecurities show up. Ohhh! How’d I miss that!! I don’t believe it! I shouldn’t have done that!! My partner’s probably upset!! Watch the video and see the viewpoints from both the net man and the receiver.
May 5th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
I love the poaching video. I have a match Monday and again on Tuesday. I am going to poach away. 🙂
May 5th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Great video Alan. Well produced … and well acted.
May 5th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Great video, Alan! I have a doubles match tomorrow and I can’t wait to get into the returner’s head and then smash a volley at their partner… 🙂
Darcy
May 6th, 2011 at 1:03 am
Great stuff from Coach Alan as always…follow-on topics: where to serve to maximize poaching effectiveness; how to handle the lob returner; what to do when the opponents get tired of your great poaching and play two-back? Cheers.
Mike
May 6th, 2011 at 4:22 am
Great point on attitude for the net man! Going to try it and yes you are right, It’s just one point!
Keep em coming!
Thanks
Q
May 6th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Great perspective Alan … sending it to some of my students!
May 10th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
One of my strengths is poaching and net play and I can’t agree more in that I feel really bad when I miss a poach. But, after hearing and seeing your vidoe, I am more confident in my play and realize my partners appreciate as well in the big picture. Thanks!
May 12th, 2011 at 11:10 am
Alan always has good advice, great video. Well worth practicing. It is a mental game.
July 9th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Thats a good one Alan, I won’t feel so guilty when I miss a poach.
I’m going to be confident and keep moving at the net.
Thank you
November 9th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Alan…Great tennis thoughts and examples for us “older” people who need all the help we can get. Thanks again, “old timer”!!!!
Earl Nielsen