The shot cycle is a core concept of On the Ball.

Every shot is actually made up of distinct three phases: Centering, Receiving and Sending. Expanding the shot in this way helps us notice aspects other than the obvious ones of the impact point (hit) and the outcome of the hit. When we improve our performance in any of the three phases, our tennis game improves.

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