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[WIP] 网球心得：tennis tips - 3 winning a match
作者:黄敏 日期:2010-06-02
Tennis is a match of percentage. At club level, the most powerful weapon to win a match is the consistency, not the number of winner shots. So the secret is get yourself make less unforced errors, and get the opponent to do the opposite.
Play safe but keep consistent pressure on the opponent.
Play safe means hitting topspin, getting the ball pass over the center of the net, cross-court. Avoid trying "smart" shots such as (drop shot, down-the-line, angles) when you have absolute confidence, instead, let your opponent to try them. Smart means riscky and results in low percentage of success. Keep hitting safe, in the end, the magic percentage will work in your favor.
I learned most of these tips from a wonderful book Tennis Tips 101. Below are some of the tips from the book I found most useful so I write them down here using my own words. They may sound a little bit boring but they have been proved working exceptionally well. It significantly boosted my confidence and improved my winning percentage.
1. Angle shots can hurt yourself
Angle shots should not be attempted unless it will be a clear winner or you can return absolutely faster than your opponent. It is error-prone, and most likely the opponent will return a down-the-line shot and then you find yourself at a difficult position. You may argue that the opponent will make mistake trying to hit a high-risk down-the-line shot, but remember you are trying the angle shot in the first place so you are taking risk first. Work the percentage out.
What is an angle shot: if the ball falls beyond the single side line after it bounces twice, it is considered an angle shot.
2. Never try change the direction of a cross court ball unless you can kill it
Keep the ball going back to its coming direction to avoid unforced errors, let the opponent take the risk! Only change the direction if you are absolutely confident you can make a clear winner.
3. Get the ball back to center to restart the point
When in defense, return the ball to the center line so the opponent won't be able to do a good threatening shot.
4. Twice not once
It always takes twice to make passing or volleying work. For passing, the first attempt should be always low and to the middle of the net. It will be difficult for the opponent to volley the first one, if he manages it, the return quality will suffer and you can easily put the ball away.
5. Feeling nervous? Concentrate on your breath or heartbeat
That way you have not time to think about anything else, and your body and arms relax itself.
6. Drop shot is the way to lose a point
Never attempt a drop shot unless you have full confidence. The chance of getting a point using it is simply not worthy of the huge risk it imposes. Always do topspin whenever possible.
7. Keep a good clearance over the net
You rarely see pros hit a ball into the net. Learn from them. A good topspin is the key to keep the ball from going long while having a good net clearance. Also that's why it is so important to keep the ball fly over the middle of the net as that is the lowest point of it.
8. Go back to basics, and keep it simple
Tennis is a simple game. Use simple skill and strategy to win. Stick to whatever skills that you are confident at. For most, topspin from forehand to the middle of the base line it is. Let your opponent take the risks.
9. High volley to the back, low volley to the feet
When doing a high volley, aim for the back of the opponent. When doing a low volley, aim for the feet. Don't think about the perfect angle.
Play safe but keep consistent pressure on the opponent.
Play safe means hitting topspin, getting the ball pass over the center of the net, cross-court. Avoid trying "smart" shots such as (drop shot, down-the-line, angles) when you have absolute confidence, instead, let your opponent to try them. Smart means riscky and results in low percentage of success. Keep hitting safe, in the end, the magic percentage will work in your favor.
I learned most of these tips from a wonderful book Tennis Tips 101. Below are some of the tips from the book I found most useful so I write them down here using my own words. They may sound a little bit boring but they have been proved working exceptionally well. It significantly boosted my confidence and improved my winning percentage.
1. Angle shots can hurt yourself
Angle shots should not be attempted unless it will be a clear winner or you can return absolutely faster than your opponent. It is error-prone, and most likely the opponent will return a down-the-line shot and then you find yourself at a difficult position. You may argue that the opponent will make mistake trying to hit a high-risk down-the-line shot, but remember you are trying the angle shot in the first place so you are taking risk first. Work the percentage out.
What is an angle shot: if the ball falls beyond the single side line after it bounces twice, it is considered an angle shot.
2. Never try change the direction of a cross court ball unless you can kill it
Keep the ball going back to its coming direction to avoid unforced errors, let the opponent take the risk! Only change the direction if you are absolutely confident you can make a clear winner.
3. Get the ball back to center to restart the point
When in defense, return the ball to the center line so the opponent won't be able to do a good threatening shot.
4. Twice not once
It always takes twice to make passing or volleying work. For passing, the first attempt should be always low and to the middle of the net. It will be difficult for the opponent to volley the first one, if he manages it, the return quality will suffer and you can easily put the ball away.
5. Feeling nervous? Concentrate on your breath or heartbeat
That way you have not time to think about anything else, and your body and arms relax itself.
6. Drop shot is the way to lose a point
Never attempt a drop shot unless you have full confidence. The chance of getting a point using it is simply not worthy of the huge risk it imposes. Always do topspin whenever possible.
7. Keep a good clearance over the net
You rarely see pros hit a ball into the net. Learn from them. A good topspin is the key to keep the ball from going long while having a good net clearance. Also that's why it is so important to keep the ball fly over the middle of the net as that is the lowest point of it.
8. Go back to basics, and keep it simple
Tennis is a simple game. Use simple skill and strategy to win. Stick to whatever skills that you are confident at. For most, topspin from forehand to the middle of the base line it is. Let your opponent take the risks.
9. High volley to the back, low volley to the feet
When doing a high volley, aim for the back of the opponent. When doing a low volley, aim for the feet. Don't think about the perfect angle.
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