| Do you want to play better tennis? Then | | | | with as many different people as you can, and |
| choosing the right tennis opponent could be | | | | to play league and tournament matches as |
| the most important decision you make... | | | | well. The greatest of all players will strive |
| | | | under pressure and play their best when |
| Winning tennis means playing better! This | | | | competition is tough. |
| requires you to play with a multitude of | | | | |
| different players. | | | | Tips To Becoming A Better "Winning Tennis" |
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| If you continue to play with the same | | | | |
| opponent over and over you'll anticipate | | | | My #1 Rule: |
| exactly where and when the ball falls. By | | | | |
| playing with different opponents you'll | | | | Practice makes perfect. |
| encounter different strokes, new tactics, and | | | | |
| varying strategies. | | | | Determine Your Tennis Goals |
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| It is even better to play as much as possible | | | | Will you play for fun, play for keeps, or go |
| against those who can beat you at the game. | | | | pro? The answer to this question will |
| This will give you good experience and help | | | | determine the mental toughness level that |
| you learn new techniques. | | | | you'll need to strive for. |
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| Your ego may be telling you to play with | | | | Start Compiling a List of your Tennis Goals |
| those you can "beat the pants off", but it | | | | |
| does nothing to enhance your game of tennis. | | | | You should write down on paper all your |
| | | | tennis goals. Start with at least 5 mental |
| When your opponent is a person with a lower | | | | goals in areas you want to improve on. |
| skill level than yourself you are forced to | | | | |
| play an inferior game in that you don't | | | | Create a Tennis Journal |
| practice your most needed strokes, but only | | | | |
| what is necessary to win the game. | | | | Carry a notepad or notebook in your tennis |
| | | | bag so that you can write down any strengths |
| The only way to improve on your game when | | | | or weaknesses about your game. Was the |
| playing with a less skilled player than | | | | strength of your volleys lacking? Did you hit |
| yourself is for you to remember to practice | | | | all your backhands late? Analyze what winning |
| on your weakest strokes. Such as, if you are | | | | tennis strategies worked and document them |
| weak at the backhand, then try your best to | | | | for future reference. This will help you |
| get your adversary to put the ball as needed | | | | learn from your mistakes and build on your |
| for you on the court, so as to practice your | | | | successes. |
| backhand stroke. | | | | |
| | | | Good luck on the court! |
| I recommend that you learn to play tennis | | | | |