WHY I IGNORE TECHNIQUE AND FOCUS ON MENTALITY AND STRATEGY FIRST (And Your WTA/ATP Student Will Thank You For It)
Why I Ignore Technique and Focus On Mentality and Strategy First (And Your WTA/ATP Student Will Thank You For It) The Backwards Coaching Approach That Creates Breakthrough Results By Paul Dale | The 3AM Method I just started working with a new student ranked inside the WTA 1000. In the first session, she expected me to talk about her shaky forehand, analyse her serve technique, and maybe tweak her backhand grip. Standard coaching stuff. Instead, I watched her play points. Studied her patterns. Observed how she handled pressure. Never touched her technique. She looked confused. Maybe even sceptical. But here's what 50 years of coaching elite players has taught me: The fastest path to improvement runs straight through strategy and mentality – not technique. Intermediate and advanced players thrive on receiving specific strategic and mental help with their game; technique can wait. The Problem With "Technique-First" Coaching Watch any typical coaching session. What...