When you are on the baseline, picture the next ball-landing short in front of you. When approaching the net and you are in the mid-court, picture the next ball landing at your feet. When you hit a ball low at your opponent's feet, picture yourself moving in to attack the weak high ball. Picture a full glass of water on your head and try not to spill any as you strike the ball. Picture your partner looking at you after they have just missed a shot, with a negative expression or negative body language.
Confidence is a great portion of the game.
John Mills currently teaches tennis at the University of Houston, Clear Lake campus. John also played college tennis at the University of Houston and has spent 20 years teaching tennis at the Memorial Park Tennis Center, the Pasadena Racquet Club, and as the head pro at the Bay Area Racquet Club. All original material and graphics on the WWW Tennis Server are copyrighted 1994 - 2000 by The Tenagra Corporation and its sponsors and contributors. Please do not reproduce without permission.