Worked out with coach Bob today.  The focus was on volleys.  Played points.  Most of the time I could keep the change but shots were sporadic for the most part.

One step backward to take two forward.

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Worked hard in the last day of 3.5 – 4.o clinic.  One hour  of doubles.  I gave my partners little success.  But we did succeed a few times.  The hard balls were hard to deal with but I did adjust.  Most balls were hit with the adjustment.  They do almost all fly so beautifully.  I like what I am seeing.  Hopefully it does not take too long to make this change permanent.

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Working on the technical change.  Forcing it to happen.  My body wants to take the path it has followed before.  At the end my hand is starting to cramp.  I have a new blister on my hand.  In the morning my back was tight from manipulating my body in a new way.  The shots are amazing when they work. My recovery must be better.  The back-court on court 3 feels so small after playing at Indian Wells.

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Working with Shelley.  Her astute eye can see so much.  Now that we both understand  better where a big problem is she is very helpful.  We worked hard.  She said I had some good outcomes today.  I agree.  Just the beginning of a new adventure.

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