The path to elite performance in a racket sport is much like the path through a minefield to safety.
There are no warning signs, but there are invisible hazards that lie in wait.
There are no reliable maps-largely because the path itself varies for different people.
Things one learns along the way may accelerate progress for a while, only to lead to a developmental dead-end in the long run.
This book provides knowledge and strategies that will enable coaches and parents to preempt many develo.