Tennis

5 BASIC TACTICS THAT FORM THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY PLAYERS' GAME WHETHER THEY'RE BEGINNERS OR WORLD CLASS PLAYERS.
1. Master the basic positions in the court
a: Server's Position
b: Receiver's Position
c: Serve and Volley
2. Put, and keep, the ball in play
a: Develop strokes consistently
b: Let your opponent make all the mistakes but attack every short ball for winners - be positive
3. Make your opponent move
a: Aim at gaps
b: Create gaps
c: Test his stamina
4. Play on your opponent's weaknesses
a: Analyze his weaknesses
Is he stronger at the back of the court than at the net?
Does he volley well?
How strong is his overhead?
Is he fast or slow about the court?
Does he recover quickly after each shot?
Does he have a weaker side?
Is he impatient?
Does he prefer low balls or high balls?
b: Exploit his weaknesses
c: Read his game
5. Wrong-foot your opponent

REMEMBER THAT GOOD TACTICAL STROKES ONLY BECOME OF REAL VALUE WHEN THERE IS A PURPOSE BEHIND EACH ONE OF THEM.

A GROOVED STROKE + PURPOSE = AN EFFECTIVE SHOT.

1. ATTACK THE NET AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY
2. PLAY THE PERCENTAGES
3. UNDER PRESSURE PLAY THE RIGHT SHOT
4. WHEN FORCED GET THE BALL UP
5. BREAKDOWN YOUR OPPONENT'S RHYTHM
6. OVERPLAY TO YOUR OPPONENT'S STRONG SHOT
7. HIT CROSS COURT GROUND STROKES
8. HIT WITH PURPOSE
9. PLAY WITH A GAME PLAN
10. BE VERY RELAXED

Things u must remember : MENTAL ( OFF COURT )
1. Before competition, don't deviate from your usual practices.
2. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about how you want to perform. Don't wait until the night before competition.
3. Do whatever works for you in order to achieve a physical emotional high. Avoid depressing or upsetting thoughts.
4. Limit personal conflicts. Don't quarrel the day of the game.
5. Look forward to competition. Plan to enjoy it.

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