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- Focus
on
your match.
Put aside distractions and focus on winning. You should devote all your
attention to your match - no exceptions
- Observe
your opponent during the warm-up - what are
her strengths? What are her weaknesses? Does she have a weak
backhand? Plan your strategy accordingly. It is better
to “win ugly” by playing a smart match than “lose pretty.” For
example if your opponent has better ground strokes than you,
don't get into trading pretty ground strokes. Moon ball her or rush the
net occasionally, do something to break up her rhythm. If you
have better ground strokes , then baseline rallies are what you want
- Look
for
your coach at changeovers. Listen to his input.
Feel
free to add your input. If a change in strategy is called for, make
sure you
understand what to do and then go do it.
- Always
change a losing game. This
does not mean radical changes. Most times just minor adjustments are
called
for. By the same token - Never change a winning
game.
- Do
not
leave the courts after your match is over. Stay and encourage your
teammates who are still playing. A five minute trip to the clubhouse is
fine,
but your focus should be your teammates and not anyone else (this
includes family and friends)