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Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

Paul Annacone: Aggressive shots to conservative locations

Oct 2, 2023
Paul Annacone, former top 15 ATP singles player and coach to tennis legends like Pete Sampras and Roger Federer, discusses rushing the net, serving and volleying, and evaluating opponents. He shares the best coaching advice he's received and gives tips for 4.0 players. The podcast also explores the limitations of metrics, handling failures in tennis, and playing to your strengths.
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Quick takeaways

  • Knowing your playing style and identity is crucial for being an effective tennis player.
  • Choosing the right shots at the right time and focusing on hitting aggressive shots to conservative locations can lead to success in tennis.

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The Benefits of Coming to the Net

Paul Anacone shares that coming to the net was a successful strategy for him as a player because he grew up using smaller rackets. He highlights the importance of knowing one's own playing style and identity as a key factor in being an effective tennis player.

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