Here are some simple clues about the opponent that can help individualise the game plan.

• Warm up and stretch.
• Think about your opponent’s game.
• Visualise your basic game.

• Return the service on the full.
• Get to the T at all cost.
• Volley.
• Tight length.
• No errors – aim higher – open racket - swing fluently.
• Racket in the “ready” position early. Get into a rhythm before going for your shots.

• Think about the basic game, ie Return the service on the full.
• Get to the T at all costs.
• Volley.
• Tight length.
• No errors - aim higher - swing fluently.
• Racket in the "ready" position early.
• Once the basics are in place try out a few variations.
• Make a mental note of any specific trends during the game.
• Having thought about the basic game, but still things are tough, try out various ideas, eg twist and turn the opponent.
• Play hard and fast length, long and short, vary the pace.

• Go on with a plan, depending how your opponent handled the first game.
• You must have a plan or positive strategy to assist concentration.

• You could start to alter the pattern of tactics.
• Instead of down the backhand wall generally, may be a few cross court and using the forehand wall or drop, etc.
• If your game becomes too repetitive your opponent will start to read your play.

• If your opponent is down, he will try harder so put your shoulder to the wall, no errors, keep volleying and attack.

• If the opponent is on top break his heart and get every ball back.
• Don’t give in.
• Concentrate.
• No unforced errors.
• No out of court serves.
• If you are on top don’t relax.
• Keep volleying.
• Concentrate on the opponent's weaknesses.

• Hit the service on the full, so as to gain the T.
• Keep out of the back corners when returning the service.
• Play long or short, but not half-court – be definite.
• Twist and turn your opponent to keep them off balance.
• Use volleys, volley boasts, boast, cross court toss, tight deep length – soft or hard – and volley.
• Make your opponent run – long./short, volley.
• Keep up the pressure.
• Be positive and keep thinking about your plan.
• NO NEGATIVE self talk, eg I’m playing badly, he gets all my balls back,I’m going to lose, etc.