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    JUNIOR TENNIS MATCH CHEAT SHEET

    This is a basic plan on What to think.ย  What to do. How to Win.

    ๐ŸŽพ BEFORE THE MATCH

    • Compete, donโ€™t impress

    • Play your game, not theirs

    • Effort is never optional

    Say to yourself:

    โ€œIโ€™m ready to fight for every point.โ€

    ๐Ÿ” EVERY SINGLE POINT

    1. Breathe

    2. Move your feet

    3. Big target

    4. One more ball

    Rule:
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ The next point is the only point that matters.

    ๐Ÿง  SINGLES PLAY โ€“ QUICK RULES

    โœ… How to Win

    • Hit crosscourt first

    • Play high over the net

    • Attack short balls only

    • Recover fast after every shot

    โŒ Avoid

    • Going for winners too early

    • Showing frustration

    • Rushing between points

    ๐Ÿงฉ If Youโ€™re Losing

    Ask:

    • Am I missing long or wide?

    • Do I need more height?

    • Am I moving my feet?

    Fix before panic.

    ๐Ÿค DOUBLES PLAY โ€“ QUICK RULES

    โœ… How to Win

    • Support your partner

    • Talk between points

    • Make first volleys

    • Aim middle under pressure

    โŒ Never Do This

    • Blame your partner

    • Show bad body language

    • Go for highlight shots

    Best doubles skill:
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Being calm and positive.

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ WHEN IT GETS HARD

    (And it will)

    • Hustle more

    • Miss with good targets

    • Stay boring

    • Outlast them

    Remember:

    โ€œTough players win ugly matches.โ€

    ๐Ÿ›‘ AFTER A MISTAKE

    • No racket slam

    • No face reaction

    • No talking

    Routine:
    Walk โ†’ Breathe โ†’ Reset โ†’ Play

    Mistakes are information, not failure.

    โฑ CHANGEOVER CHECK

    Ask yourself:

    • Whatโ€™s working?

    • What needs adjusting?

    • Am I competing hard?

    Keep it simple.

    ๐Ÿ† MATCH MINDSET

    • You donโ€™t need to play perfect

    • You need to play tough

    • You can win even on a bad day

    Final reminder:

    โ€œPressure is normal. I handle it.โ€