Episode 42. The Prodigy Maker Show

The Dirty Tricks Department!

Chris discusses common gamesmanship and manipulation tactics and how to deal with them.

YouTube Show Link:

https://youtu.be/FD-mbENdKxI

On the show, Chris explores the following topics:

--Chris tells a story about one of his players who is an amazingly clever cheater and manipulator. Learn how to avoid his ploys!

--The most commonly used cheating tactics used in junior and adult tennis. Learn to be ready for these dirty tricks to prepare yourself or your players for battle.

--Chris tells a funny pro circuit story about when an opponent tried to manipulate him.

--Why the structure of the game of tennis is susceptible to cheating and entices cheaters.

--Why New York is known as the worst section in the US for cheating and gamesmanship.

--Illegal and legal game manipulation

--Why the drop shot is almost as devastating mentally as cheating

--Why the moonball is a powerful tool for psychological warfare

--The ultimate goal of all gamesmanship and manipulation

--Why you should tell your opponent to "shut up" if he or she is talking to you at any time in a match

--In addition, Chris explodes the myth that cheating doesn't affect the outcome of matches at all levels

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