It was a stunning Friday afternoon and a great moment to play some tennis and feel success in many ways. Once we walked on the court to play our white horse pike foes we were focused and held it throughout our matches. Everyone got out front early, wherein you all settled in nicely and held that focus. AND Everyone got to play and practice all the little things needed to improve our whole tennis game.
Its good to start a match with a dash of discipline. The first game 'feel out.' You wanna take that beginning to look at a small picture of there strong and weak points...Whose the weaker doubles opponent? Are my opponent(s) fast or slow? Which ground stroke is weaker.
Look for those strengths and weaknesses during your warm-up, but concentrate on grooving your strokes first. Hold on to one or two pieces of information you've observed. That first game is where nerves may show the short comings of your opponent's tennis game ... let them make a mistake or two. There are moments during a match where you may be helping or letting your opponent beat themselves.
Here's a short video on what to do when playing in the wind ... please watch it. This is something we'd communicate with our doubles opponent. Thanks to all the parents who came out to show support.
How To Play In The Wind - 1 min video
