THE 5 CORE ELEMENTS OF MATCH-PLAY
I n the heat of the battle, it’s difficult to think clearly. With so many things going on it's sometimes easy to forget the basics, and to be forced into making decisions in a match that you normally wouldn't make. But to perform at your best in matches certain parts of your game must function perfectly in order for you to win. Some people call them 'The Percentages', and everyone has a slightly different version of what playing 'The Percentages' actually means. Essentially I believe "The Percentages" are all about the choices you make in a match. The Percentages involve your shot selection and the type of strategy you employ at different times during the match. I like to call "The Percentages" the '5 Core Elements of Match-play'. Executed correctly, they are the key ingredients needed to play at your best in competition. I expect my students to mentally monitor the 5 core elements throughout the match, particularl...