Strategy For Tennis , Friday, July 17, 2009 at 7:14 PM, in

Strategy for tennis has a lot to do with observation of your opponent and also observing yourself. What you can do to get better at observation and forming strategy is to change the way you watch tennis on TV (or from the sidelines at a tennis club).
It's so easy to get caught up in the drama and watch the tennis ball rather than strategy but what you I suggest you do from now on is resist watching the tennis ball and instead watch only one player at a time. What you are looking for is their patterns, strengths and weaknesses.
If you are a competitive player it's important to tune your observation skills both in practice and in competition because the more you read into your opponent's game style the more weapons you have up your sleeve when the match is tight so the higher your chances to win more often are.





Another great thing to get into a habit of doing is taking just a few minutes to jot down notes about a match once it's over. Simply make a note of their patterns, strengths and weaknesses while it is fresh in your mind, note your own too. What you will have now is the beginning of a player log.
A player log is a private place where you keep notes on every player you play. It might sound a bit extreme but if you're serious, if you play for money or you dream about playing for money one day, it's literally an investment in your future. Keep it somewhere safe and private.
Just imagine this... next time you play you can just look at your notes about this player, your notes say your opponents strengths, weaknesses and tendencies. Imagine what that'll do for your confidence before you even step out on the court! Trust me, it's a good feeling having a plan before you play.
So when you are watching your next match, whether it's on TV or on the sidelines use these quick ways to read players. The more you practice this habit the easier it will be for you to read your opponent in your own matches and win more often.
And remember the great thing about sport is that there is no limit as to how far you can develop no matter what level or age you are. And I'm not talking about what level of tournaments or club tennis you play, I'm talking about YOU.




There is no limit on YOU as to what kind of player you can become if you keep constantly learning. No one knows what you are capable of, including you. So I challenge you to find out!
Happy Hitting :-)

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Lillian is a tennis coach based in Sydney, Australia. She writes reviews on tennis books and tennis videos available on the market today. She enjoys helping players improve their game with strategy tips and mental mastery advice. Tennis Lessons and Books