How do you define insanity? Well one way is to describe it is to repeatedly do the same actions but expecting a different result each time, very much like playing tennis in fact. Playing tennis is very strategic, and if you find your self losing in quite spectacular fashion, is it time to change your tactics.
The mistake that many players make is not adapting their style of play to try and match their opponent. They come into the match with a game plan and stick to it religiously, even when it is blatantly not working. I have a few tips here for you to consider implementing next time you walk out onto a tennis court. These could well have the desired effect and result in you winning the match.
If you play from the baseline and are facing a player who plays as the net you need to play them at their own game and try to get to the net first. Those players who love to rush the net are attackers, and don't like defending. By keeping them at the baseline and making them play in a away they aren't comfortable with also give you the mental edge.
You've probably guessed by now that all these strategies are basically finding your opponents Achilles heel and exposing it. Those players who are slow around the court need to be made to run all over the court so they are exhausted.
Your opponent literally won't know what's hit them when you play them at their own game. They will think they know your game and now you've caught them completely off guard and they are way out of their comfort zone. So next time you walk onto a court be aware of your opponents weaknesses or style of play so that if they start beating you it's easier to change your strategy and really confuse them.
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