halalula1234
11-23-2008, 03:38 AM
was reading this article in http://www.tennisserver.com/turbo/turbo_00_11.htmlby Ron Waite and I came across this article about the different type of players. Type a and type b.
Well he said that not all people is type a or b but usually they will fall into one of these category. And he had this quiz you can do and determine which type of player u are.
Here's The Quiz which i did and u should try it as well to see what type u guys are.
1. When I train, I find myself trying to vary my training routines. I am constantly looking for new ways to train. I do not usually fall into training "ruts."
gfdfgdfgdfgdfgX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
2. I find myself frequently reading instructional materials on tennis and/or asking my teaching pro/coach questions regarding my game.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
3. When I watch televised, tennis matches, I am often times focusing on a particular player’s strokes and/or strategies. I look at televised matches as a means of improving my tennis game.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
4. When I compete in tennis matches, I find myself preparing a game plan before the match begins. I try to tailor this game plan to match the surface and my opponent.
dfgdfgdfgdfgdfX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
5. When I compete in tennis matches, I am frequently aware of my opponent’s strengths and weaknesses. I never miss noticing that my opponent may be Left-handed.
dfgdfgdfgdfgdfX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
6. When I compete, I find myself adapting my game to the opponent and to the surface if I am losing.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
7. During game changeovers, I keep my mind on the match and attempt to assess what is happening on the court and why.
dfgdfgdfgdfggX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
8. If early on in a match I seem to be hitting lots of errors, I usually can figure out why and adjust appropriately.
dfgdfgdfgdfgX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
9. When I am competing in a match, I find it relatively easy to control my anger and any negative thoughts that may enter my mind. Any outbursts are short lived.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
10. Usually when I compete or train, I am not easily distracted by off court activities or by spectators.
dfgdfgdfgdfggfX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
11. When I lose a match, I try to figure out what happened, learn from the experience, then put it behind me. I rarely dwell on losses for very long.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
12. When I am not playing tennis or competing, I am able to put tennis out of my mind and enjoy other activities.
dfgdfgdfgdfggX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
13. I am usually very conscientious about my equipment. I try to make certain that when I prepare for competition, I have all I that need in my tennis bag. Some players may think that I pack much more than I need.
dfgdfgdfgdfgdfX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
14. I try to set clear goals and objectives with respect to my tennis game.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
15. I generally find competing in tennis an enjoyable experience…even when I lose a match. I truly enjoy the competition.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
7 8 Result= Type A
TOTALS: _____ True _____False _____ Uncertain
If you have answer 8 or more questions with a "False," you are what I call a Type "A" player. If you have answered 8 or more questions with a "True," you are what I call a "Type B" player.
Well here is what Ron said about the 2 types.
Type "A" players are usually characterized by good to excellent athleticism and usually possess at least one weapon in their arsenal of strokes. Type "A" players are usually those players who play their best on "auto pilot." They need to simply hit out and to play their games. If they are on and if their games suit the surface and opponents, Type "A" players usually prevail. However, they are also prone to some serious losses…often times against players that they believe they should beat.
Type "B" players are much more cerebral players. Frequently, they will be called "heady" players. They may possess a weapon or weapons, but they are willing to hit any shot. Sometimes, the Type "B" player takes the form of the dreaded "pusher." Type "B" players are usually probing their opponents for weaknesses. They generally approach the game with effective "counterpunching." They are not afraid to dominate a weaker opponent, but more often than not, the Type "B" player is helping her/his opponent lose. Quite often, Type "B" players are real students of the game of tennis. They are always looking for a new way to win. Type "B" players may show some emotion on the court (positive or negative), but these usually dissipate rather quickly. Stability, patience and persistence are the mainstay of the Type "B" player’s. game. Type "B" players usually know exactly what and why things happen in a match. They are learners and are constantly improving their games…many times without the assistance of a coach or a teaching pro. On collegiate, high school and club levels, Type "B" players fair very well.
There is a lot about this stuff on the site which you all should check out.
heres the link again. http://www.tennisserver.com/turbo/turbo_00_11.html
Well he said that not all people is type a or b but usually they will fall into one of these category. And he had this quiz you can do and determine which type of player u are.
Here's The Quiz which i did and u should try it as well to see what type u guys are.
1. When I train, I find myself trying to vary my training routines. I am constantly looking for new ways to train. I do not usually fall into training "ruts."
gfdfgdfgdfgdfgX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
2. I find myself frequently reading instructional materials on tennis and/or asking my teaching pro/coach questions regarding my game.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
3. When I watch televised, tennis matches, I am often times focusing on a particular player’s strokes and/or strategies. I look at televised matches as a means of improving my tennis game.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
4. When I compete in tennis matches, I find myself preparing a game plan before the match begins. I try to tailor this game plan to match the surface and my opponent.
dfgdfgdfgdfgdfX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
5. When I compete in tennis matches, I am frequently aware of my opponent’s strengths and weaknesses. I never miss noticing that my opponent may be Left-handed.
dfgdfgdfgdfgdfX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
6. When I compete, I find myself adapting my game to the opponent and to the surface if I am losing.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
7. During game changeovers, I keep my mind on the match and attempt to assess what is happening on the court and why.
dfgdfgdfgdfggX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
8. If early on in a match I seem to be hitting lots of errors, I usually can figure out why and adjust appropriately.
dfgdfgdfgdfgX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
9. When I am competing in a match, I find it relatively easy to control my anger and any negative thoughts that may enter my mind. Any outbursts are short lived.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
10. Usually when I compete or train, I am not easily distracted by off court activities or by spectators.
dfgdfgdfgdfggfX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
11. When I lose a match, I try to figure out what happened, learn from the experience, then put it behind me. I rarely dwell on losses for very long.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
12. When I am not playing tennis or competing, I am able to put tennis out of my mind and enjoy other activities.
dfgdfgdfgdfggX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
13. I am usually very conscientious about my equipment. I try to make certain that when I prepare for competition, I have all I that need in my tennis bag. Some players may think that I pack much more than I need.
dfgdfgdfgdfgdfX
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
14. I try to set clear goals and objectives with respect to my tennis game.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
15. I generally find competing in tennis an enjoyable experience…even when I lose a match. I truly enjoy the competition.
X
_____ True _____ False _____ Uncertain
7 8 Result= Type A
TOTALS: _____ True _____False _____ Uncertain
If you have answer 8 or more questions with a "False," you are what I call a Type "A" player. If you have answered 8 or more questions with a "True," you are what I call a "Type B" player.
Well here is what Ron said about the 2 types.
Type "A" players are usually characterized by good to excellent athleticism and usually possess at least one weapon in their arsenal of strokes. Type "A" players are usually those players who play their best on "auto pilot." They need to simply hit out and to play their games. If they are on and if their games suit the surface and opponents, Type "A" players usually prevail. However, they are also prone to some serious losses…often times against players that they believe they should beat.
Type "B" players are much more cerebral players. Frequently, they will be called "heady" players. They may possess a weapon or weapons, but they are willing to hit any shot. Sometimes, the Type "B" player takes the form of the dreaded "pusher." Type "B" players are usually probing their opponents for weaknesses. They generally approach the game with effective "counterpunching." They are not afraid to dominate a weaker opponent, but more often than not, the Type "B" player is helping her/his opponent lose. Quite often, Type "B" players are real students of the game of tennis. They are always looking for a new way to win. Type "B" players may show some emotion on the court (positive or negative), but these usually dissipate rather quickly. Stability, patience and persistence are the mainstay of the Type "B" player’s. game. Type "B" players usually know exactly what and why things happen in a match. They are learners and are constantly improving their games…many times without the assistance of a coach or a teaching pro. On collegiate, high school and club levels, Type "B" players fair very well.
There is a lot about this stuff on the site which you all should check out.
heres the link again. http://www.tennisserver.com/turbo/turbo_00_11.html