Episode 42. The Prodigy Maker ShowThe Dirty Tricks Department!Chris discusses common gamesmanship and manipulation tactics and how to deal with them.YouTube Show Link: https://youtu.be/FD-mbENdKxIOn 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 levelsChris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

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