BALL CONTROL

  1. More points are won on errors than by hitting winners
  2. You must learn when to attack or when to defend
  3. Play one point at a time
  4. Learn to recognize important points and concentrate intently in an attempt to win each point as it occurs.
  5. Hitting deep shots and forces your opponent on to his/her back foot
  6. Never change a winning game plan and always change a losing game plan
  7. Develop a game so that you feel comfortable
  8. Always aim your shots to a target
  9. Avoid aiming for the lines and understand the safe lines on the court
  10. Never give up when behind, or relax when ahead
  11. A hard hitter enjoys playing against pace, so hit a variety of slow-paced shots
  12. To help your concentration try the “bounce hit technique”
  13. Do not spend tie in a match trying to correct a stroke
  14. 2 Basic ways of playing a tennis match a) concentrate on your strengths b) concentrate on your opponent’s weakness
  15. Drop shots are risky, avoid hitting them on important shots
  16. Watch your opponents eyes and racquet face
  17. Keep on your toes while the ball is in play
  18. Relax physically between points, loosen the grip on your racquet between points, allow your arms to hang loosely by your side