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Hit deep in opponents court Hit crosscourt during rallies Approach shots go straight ahead Be prepared to hit two or more volleys to win Get the first serve in When in trouble, lob deep Tip 1: Get over winning. You want to play your best game. Tip 2: See the ball, its spin, its rising and falling. Have good vision like a baseball player. Tip 3: Deep relaxing breaths before matches and before each point. Count 6 in, count 7 out. Exhale loudly. Tip 3.b. Anchor your relaxed, focused state of mind with a fist-pump or other action after you win a point. Tip 3.c. Have a routine before each point to put the previous point behind you. Tip 4: MindfulnessListen and feel without judgment. Be aware of the ball and the movement of your body without judging your performance. Let your sub-conscious do the decisionmaking. Tip 5 and 6: Winning or Losing has nothing to do with your character. Enjoy the game. Tip 7: Suspend judgment of you play. Dont let negative thoughts take over. Focus on processes as a way to let your subconscious mind be in control. Tip 7.b. If you are getting really negative and tense, imagine you are playing a friend and repeat to yourself the next point is more important than the last Tip 8. Every match has its ups and downs. Use routines and tricks to reset your mental state such as tying your shoe. When you switch sides, sit down and imagine a time when you were in the zone playing your best tennis. Stick to your pre-point routine. Tip 9. There is nothing to be gained from getting angry. Anger helps your opponent. Tip 10. Think about the last two great points your played and anchor those feelings with the body action like a fist-pump.