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Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

Dustin Taylor: Through discipline comes freedom

Nov 13, 2023
Dustin Taylor, former associate head coach for UVA and current head men's tennis coach at Oklahoma State University, discusses topics such as hands, eyes, and feet in tennis, ball recognition in basketball, hitting the inside vs. outside of the ball in cricket, creating space advantage in tennis, building confidence through discipline, and embracing an opportunistic mentality in tennis and life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Discipline leads to freedom both on and off the tennis court.
  • Creating space on the court and in shot selection can give players an advantage over opponents.

Deep dives

The Three Categories of Tennis: Hands, Eyes, and Feet

According to the guest, Dustin Taylor, the game of tennis can be divided into three categories: hands, eyes, and feet. Teaching the game starts with developing proper hand techniques, including grips and swing paths. Next, players focus on footwork and stances, learning how to hit from various positions on the court. Finally, players work on training their eyes to recognize the ball and react accordingly. This simple progression of teaching and playing the game helps players improve their overall skills.

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