Tag: tennis instruction

Were The Rallies Longer at the French Open?

The first 4 shots

 If you have been following information posted on our website, or attending many of our clinics, you may be aware of the latest philosophy that most rallies in a match do not last longer than 4 shots.  The “first 4 shot” theory has been presented and defended by Craig O’Shannessy, master statistician for the ATP tour.…

The Numbers Don’t Lie!

First 4 Shots Clinic

Many of the students enrolled in the winter clinics or readers of the PRC webpage are familiar of the latest theory of the “First 4 Shots”.  If you missed it, see the post from a week ago.  Today, at a specialty clinic,  the servers work on shots 1 and 3 with Judy and the receivers worked on shots 2…