WHY PRACTICE CHAMPIONS CRUMBLE IN COMPETITION (And the 3AM Training Method That Fixes It) (Eng/Thai)
Why Practice Champions Crumble in Competition (And the 3AM Training Method That Fixes It By Paul Dale | The 3AM Method Here's something most coaches need to understand: Every practice session that prioritises comfort over adaptability is, in effect, training players to fail when competition demands instant performance. We're approaching tournament preparation all wrong. Players don't need more stroke repetition in perfect conditions—they need systematic exposure to the unpredictability that defines competitive tennis. Your next tournament breakthrough doesn't come from perfecting technique in comfort. It comes from mastering what I call the 3AM Theory. The Tournament Preparation Problem (You've Seen This) Picture this: Your player dominates practice sessions with flawless strokes and confident execution. Perfect rhythm, clean contact, impressive power. Then tournament day arrives... First round. ...