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Inner Game of Tennis

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What it is

A 1970 demonstration of W. Timothy Gallwey, author of The Inner Game of Tennis, teaching a complete beginner to play tennis in about ten minutes. He chats with her, feeds balls and gives positive feedback instead of instruction.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters use it as a vivid demonstration of learning by quieting the conscious mind, and recommend it alongside the book.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2015, last 2016

What HN commenters said

  1. “This video of Timothy Gallwey teaching a woman how to play tennis. In 5 minutes.”

    Gallwey teaches a woman tennis in five minutes.

    andy_ppp, 2016-09 · Strong recommendation · in “The Inner Game of Everything: 1974 Tennis Book Is Still a Sensation”

  2. “Obligatory Inner Game of Tennis TV feature”

    TV feature on Inner Game of Tennis, including keeping eyes on ball.

    leoc, 2015-11 · Recommendation · in “How the 'Quiet Eye' Technique Makes Athletes More Coordinated”

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Topics: timothy gallwey, coaching, learning, tennis, feedback

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