BALL CONTROL
- More points are won on errors than by hitting winners
- You must learn when to attack or when to defend
- Play one point at a time
- Learn to recognize important points and concentrate intently in an attempt to win each point as it occurs.
- Hitting deep shots and forces your opponent on to his/her back foot
- Never change a winning game plan and always change a losing game plan
- Develop a game so that you feel comfortable
- Always aim your shots to a target
- Avoid aiming for the lines and understand the safe lines on the court
- Never give up when behind, or relax when ahead
- A hard hitter enjoys playing against pace, so hit a variety of slow-paced shots
- To help your concentration try the “bounce hit technique”
- Do not spend tie in a match trying to correct a stroke
- 2 Basic ways of playing a tennis match a) concentrate on your strengths b) concentrate on your opponent’s weakness
- Drop shots are risky, avoid hitting them on important shots
- Watch your opponents eyes and racquet face
- Keep on your toes while the ball is in play
- Relax physically between points, loosen the grip on your racquet between points, allow your arms to hang loosely by your side