This is a basic plan on What to think.ย What to do. How to Win.
๐พ BEFORE THE MATCH
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Compete, donโt impress
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Play your game, not theirs
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Effort is never optional
Say to yourself:
โIโm ready to fight for every point.โ
๐ EVERY SINGLE POINT
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Breathe
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Move your feet
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Big target
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One more ball
Rule:
๐ The next point is the only point that matters.
๐ง SINGLES PLAY โ QUICK RULES
โ How to Win
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Hit crosscourt first
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Play high over the net
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Attack short balls only
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Recover fast after every shot
โ Avoid
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Going for winners too early
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Showing frustration
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Rushing between points
๐งฉ If Youโre Losing
Ask:
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Am I missing long or wide?
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Do I need more height?
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Am I moving my feet?
Fix before panic.
๐ค DOUBLES PLAY โ QUICK RULES
โ How to Win
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Support your partner
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Talk between points
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Make first volleys
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Aim middle under pressure
โ Never Do This
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Blame your partner
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Show bad body language
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Go for highlight shots
Best doubles skill:
๐ Being calm and positive.
๐ฅ WHEN IT GETS HARD
(And it will)
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Hustle more
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Miss with good targets
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Stay boring
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Outlast them
Remember:
โTough players win ugly matches.โ
๐ AFTER A MISTAKE
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No racket slam
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No face reaction
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No talking
Routine:
Walk โ Breathe โ Reset โ Play
Mistakes are information, not failure.
โฑ CHANGEOVER CHECK
Ask yourself:
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Whatโs working?
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What needs adjusting?
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Am I competing hard?
Keep it simple.
๐ MATCH MINDSET
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You donโt need to play perfect
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You need to play tough
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You can win even on a bad day
Final reminder:
โPressure is normal. I handle it.โ