Drop of Wisdom

Align your body and mind to succeed on the court, no matter your age

- Andrew Friedman

As players age, inevitable decline in speed, strength and stamina requires changes in the Xs and Os of tennis.

“As you get older you don’t have the kill shot you used to have,” says Anne Hobbs, a former British No. 1. “You have to adjust your brain, and look to frustrate your opponent and play smart. This is where high-percentage play comes in; you have to put the ball in the right place.”