Nothing is worse than preparing for a match without having a plan or strategy. There’s not a sport in the world that doesn’t use strategy. Even playing video games involves using strategy and all you’re really doing is simply pressing buttons!

The military, teachers, business owners, writers, doctors all have one thing in common. They all rely on strategy to carry out what they want done.

The military plans for attacks.

Teachers plan for daily lessons.

Business owners plan for maximizing profits.

Writers outline their stories and plots.

Doctors plan by setting up appointments.

However, creating and using tactics for your game will go a long way when preparing for a match. It’s always best to fly underneath the radar first.

This means that you should at least know what style of play your opponent uses before you begin playing them. More times than not, this makes the difference between winning and losing. By attacking your opponent’s weaknesses and staying away from their strengths, you’ll have the edge you need to overpower them with ease.

First and foremost, get all the information you can about the player you’re about to face. Ask other players who played against them what they felt about playing them. If you’re playing in a tournament, take time out to watch the game they are playing. Ask yourself questions that specifically relates to the actual game.

These questions should be able to answer just about everything you need to win the game:

What style of play do they employ?

Are they better with their forehand or backhand?

What surface are they using on their racket?

Do they have good footwork?

Are they easily distracted?

These questions MUST be answered before you face your opponent.

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