EPISODE · Dec 11, 2019 · 7 MIN
The Misguided Egocentrism of "Playing Up" a Level in Tennis
from Brian Thinks: Ideas from the Court · host Brian Lutz
Why does everyone want to play up? Parents brag about their kids playing in advanced levels. Recreational players think to get better they need to play more advanced players. Is it true? Or is it our culture of achievement. Cultural Buzz Words: Drive, Grind, Plug Away, Knock Oneself Out, Play Like a Dog. Brian gives examples of other sports and areas of life where "playing up" doesn't make sense. SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 119 Hint: If you insist on playing up never lose more than 3 matches in a row. Find somebody to beat! Sign Up for Brian's Group Tennis Lessons in Miami
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Why does everyone want to play up? Parents brag about their kids playing in advanced levels. Recreational players think to get better they need to play more advanced players. Is it true? Or is it our culture of achievement. Cultural Buzz Words: Drive, Grind, Plug Away, Knock Oneself Out, Play Like a Dog. Brian gives examples of other sports and areas of life where "playing up" doesn't make sense. SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 119 Hint: If you insist on playing up never lose more than 3 matches in a row. Find somebody to beat! Sign Up for Brian's Group Tennis Lessons in Miami
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