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To develop genuine serve precision, players can use the “Blindfolded Toss and Tap” drill. This exercise involves closing your eyes, visualizing the ideal contact point, and simply tossing and tapping the ball. The immediate goal is not to hit a full serve, but to achieve a clean contact, using the s
Matteo Iachino recounted his reaction to public accusations made by rival Pierre Mortefon during the 2016 world title race, in which Mortefon alleged in a French magazine that Iachino was receiving unfair on-course help from teammates. Iachino expressed his anger at the claims, which he deemed compl
Josh Angulo detailed the immense personal and logistical effort behind bringing the PWA tour to Cape Verde in 2007. He described simultaneously organising the event, securing funding, and competing at a high level, a process he calls "the most intense ever." The competition at Ponta Preta featured w
To achieve match-realistic timing, the interval on a ball machine must be calibrated to simulate the natural rhythm of a rally. The correct setting is achieved when the machine feeds the next ball at the precise moment the player's previously hit shot passes the machine's location. This method ensur
A systematic approach to selecting opponents is crucial for consistent player development. By creating a "ladder" of progressively more skilled players, a competitor can ensure their own level is consistently challenged and elevated. This was demonstrated in a recent match against an improved oppone