Eventually new strokes can be learned, but there needs to be supervised instruction from a certified teaching professional. Different types of information Each day of our lives, we are exposed to a multitude of information sources, many of which we are not even consciously aware of. Information from sources such as CD's, video tapes, books, audio cassettes, DVD systems, Internet, etc., can often easily be taken in, absorbed, and translated for immediate use. Other types of information are more difficult to observe and translate. This would include the many silent expressions and signals tennis players provide for their coach when training.
People can express themselves without speaking a word.
Coaches and tennis parents need to be able to listen using all of their senses and absorb all the information provided to them. Much of the information may be inadvertently ignored because of personal biases, so one must try to keep an open mind when dealing with others. Listen to the words of our students, watch their expressions, and ask their opinions. Last year, I brought a few of my high performance students to Florida to compete in various tournaments, including the world famous Orange Bowl. While the student played and competed well, there was one obvious bit of information that he missed.