STOP UMPIRING... YOU'RE A PLAYER!
It's really important to have a sharp competitive mindset if you want to be successful in matches. In my practice sessions I encourage players to compete strongly in everything they do. In my sessions, most drills have a "Finish", meaning the players are required to play the point out at the end of every drill. By practicing this way I am attempting to change the mindset of players who are otherwise having trouble competing successfully in tournaments. By practicing within this highly competitive atmosphere everyday the players become comfortable competing. It becomes natural for them. But there is always another ingredient I must insist on during these practice sessions, and it's just as important. I need to tell players to be PLAYERS FIRST, UMPIRES SECOND! You see it often... players who are returning serve more concerned with calling the serve in or out. It's their first priority! They are literally putting their return of serve "On