Questions for Instructors/Coaches

If we assume that beginner/lower-skilled players usually need to work on physical aspects ("fundamentals") of the game, and then progress to-and-through tactics/strategy for mid-tier play, what is it that you would say high-skilled, or even professionals need to improve? I would guess "mental toughness" is something, but what else? Once a very high level is reached, is simply maintaining that level the biggest thing--assuming diminished returns for improvement?
When pros come for lessons, it's often the fundamentals that have slipped. That's true in other sports as well.

Interestingly, I've also had pros use certain training devices to gain that extra edge in straight stroking and similar skills.

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