WHY GOOD STROKES DON'T WIN MATCHES (And What Does)
WHY GOOD STROKES DON'T WIN MATCHES (And What Does) By Paul Dale -The 3AM Method There's a particularly frustrating experience that every competitive tennis player knows too well: you step on court, your strokes are crisp, your footwork feels light, you're striking the ball cleanly—and yet, somehow, you lose. You walk off the court shaking your head, wondering how your "A-game" wasn't enough. The truth: playing your best tennis doesn't guarantee you'll win matches. Far from it. The Stroke Quality Trap We've all been there. Your forehand is painting lines. Your serve has that satisfying pop. Your backhand is flowing effortlessly. By every technical measure, you're playing well. So why is the scoreboard telling a different story? Because tennis isn't just a stroke production contest—it's a problem-solving battle. That opponent across the net? They don't care how beautiful your forehand looks. They're not awarding style points for...