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There’s and old saying: ”There’s a little actor in all of us”.

That saying couldn’t be more true to becoming a better tennis player. No matter what age, skill level or match you’re playing, your ability to be an actor holds true for success in tennis.

Reading situations, moving to areas before balls are hit, playing percentages and understanding what your hit is forcing your opponent into or what your opponent is leaving you to hit are all are attributes you must have to become a better tennis actor. In essence you become the actor and director on the court. You call the shots. You’re the boss, the big cheese. You’re a point- and match-winning ACTOR!

A reactor is one who waits to see what is going to happen and then moves on the situation. You’re cautious and don’t want to make decisions. You let your partner deal with it and hope you’re opponent makes a mistake. With no game plan in mind, you’re on the short end of a match REACTOR!

Here are some examples of actors and reactors.