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