Embracing Errors During Proper Execution

By John Nance

Specifically, around the 3rd shot drop, point progression drops and volley drops. As a beginner and intermediate player begins to lean into their improvement there is a dilemma. Do I keep with the strategy of keeping the ball low in the kitchen on the above mentioned shots when I’m missing?

The tendency is when we miss a couple of drops is to move away from the strategy under pressure and try to execute a drive at the wrong moment. Don’t Do This!! A miss in the net attempting a drop or a ball that’s just a little high is a positive mistake trying to do the right thing. I have talked to many 4.0+ players and they would much rather play with someone who misses a lot of shots trying to do the right thing instead of someone making the wrong shots at the wrong times. Stay with the plan, do what you know is the proven percentage strategy and play with those who appreciate that approach to improve your game. Remember, if you keep doing what your you will continue to get what you’re getting!! Go Play and have fun!!