The questions everyone asks is "Why do I need a lesson or Do I need lesson?" The answer depends on how much you really would like to improve. Let me give you an example. Years ago I was a youg buck full of energy and thought I knew it all. Well, after struggling with arm problems and injuries I decided to take a few lessons from a touring pro. Those lessons turned out to be the most valuable turning point in my career. I did not think so at first, because you have to take a step back in your game before going forward.

Never would I have experienced the consistent play (which by the way wins games and matches) without those lessons. Even top pro's from all sports benefit from lessons. It is very difficult to see yourself and therefore even more difficult to correct your mistakes. I truly believe there are benefits to instruction.

You can basically break the instruction down in three forms.

1. Have an instructor watch you and help correct your mistakes by: working on technique, foot work, and help with Fitness training.
2. Have an instructor video tape you in a match. Then, go over the match with you and by seeing yourslf in different points in the match you will be able to identify with your mistakes. Listening to an instructor is one thing but 'seeing" yourself is quite another.
3. After recognizing the mistakes and correcting them you will need to practice. Practice using the correct form will escalate your road to success.