You're not playing your opponent's reputation, family, or anything like that. Once the swing has reached its maximum extension, the butt of your tennis racket should be pointing at your opponent. Remember that your opponent is ranked higher than you are. All of the top pros have well synchronized arms from start to finish but I've seen so amateurs unaware of their non-hitting arm. He is expected to win and is thrust into the spotlight in this way. This is especially true if your opponent is ranked higher than you are. The question is why don't the vast majority do it? They seem content to continue hitting their favoured strokes, perhaps because it feels good or it's easier. We all know that tennis is a very physical game, but
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