In the Blink of an Eye…

In the Blink of an Eye… A look at the impact of one tenth of a second
in tennis play, before and after
Point of Contact training.
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Even before her Point of Contact training, Maria’s technique looks great
as she prepares to hit.
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Having lost her visual focus on the ball, Maria relies on instinct and
luck in an attempt to find the sweet spot of her racquet. Meanwhile,
her back foot lifts and her kinetic chain begins to break down.
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Before her training, Maria focused on where she intended to place the
shot, rather than the ball itself. Like many tennis players at every
level, she falters in this crucial one tenth of a second.
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After her training, Maria’s laser focus on the ball ensures perfect placement
in the sweet spot of her racquet, and an excellent hit.
Without training, she’s left with luck of the draw – only a 20% chance!
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That focus is almost as crucial after the hit. Watch untrained Maria’s foot
fly off the ground as she falls out of balance.
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Half a second after the Point of Contact, the impact of Maria’s training is
evident. The focused Maria has already recovered, ready for the next shot.
The un-focused Maria is still stumbling.
With her gaze intac, Maria performs a clean follow through and leaves
her feet planted in the original hitting position. Meanwhile, a
head shifted Maria’s twisted kinetic chain robs her of balance and agility.
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Four tenths of a second
later, nearly a second
after the Point of
Contact, untrained Maria
finally recovers and
prepares for the next
shot.