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A great message from my dad that carries over into pool. 100% of points in tennis are won by the player who kept the ball in play, and lost by the player who didn't. You don't always need a game winning defense to win the game, sometimes you just need to make them hit it. Let's be real, we've all missed "easy shots" or even ball in hands. So has your opponent. Make 'em hit it!

Survive, Adapt, and Turn Defense into Opportunity

— By Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club

One of the toughest challenges in tennis is facing an aggressive player who hits a heavy ball loaded with pace and spin. When you're under pressure, your first job isn't to hit a winner — it's to survive the rally.

Strong defense means keeping the ball in play, making your opponent hit one more shot, and giving them another chance to make the dreaded unforced error.

At every level of tennis, from beginner to professional, points are won because someone successfully returns the ball one more time. The math is simple: a ball that stays in play gives you a chance to win the point. A ball that lands in the net or flies out gives you no chance at all. That's why consistency remains one of the most powerful weapons in the game.

The next time you face a heavy-ball hitter, don't focus on hitting harder. Focus on making one more ball, extending the rally, and forcing your opponent to prove they can hit that extra shot. Often, that's all it takes to turn defense into victory.

See you on the courts! 🎾
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club

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