1. Hit the ball to a good length

• Hit ball firmly at service line to hit floor near back of service box

2. Aim to the back corner

• That’s the only way to maintain the T area.

3. Keep the ball close to the side wall

• The better shot is a straight shot.
• If your shot clings to the side wall, your opponent has to play straight so you can anticipate more easily.

4. Recover to the T

• From the T you can reach 60% of your opponents shots in one stride.
• If you are on the T you are controlling the rally.

5. Watch the ball at all times

• Watch ball unto your racket.
• Watch ball unto opponent’s racket.
• Watch ball when it goes behind you.

6. Make your opponent run.

• Be aware of your opponent’s position on court
• Play the ball away from it.
• Move opponent up and down the walls.

7. Volley whenever possible

• Give opponent less time to recover
• Keep opponent at full stretch
• Volley to a good length until the oportunity to volley short
• Do not go for a winning shot every time there is an opportunity to volley.

8. Know when to delay shots

• That will wrong foot opponent
• Make him wait for you to play and then make him run the longest distance
• Stops and starts causes fatigue

9. Go for the short shots

• Good length game and good short game wins matches
• Don’t play short until you first play length

10. Change the pace of the ball

• Keeps the opponent guessing
• Breaks up opponent’s game
• Helps you recover when tired

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