Every player has habits that quietly cost them matches. The good news? Most of these errors aren’t about your technique — they’re about decision-making and shot selection.

Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes players make, and exactly how to fix them:

Missing Into The Net From Behind The Baseline

When you’re deep, you’re not in a position to finish points — you’re in survival mode. Net errors from back there are giveaways.

The fix: Add height and spin. Aim 3–4 feet above the net, target the middle, and buy yourself time for a better ball.

Missing Wide From The Middle Of The Court

The center of the court doesn’t offer natural angles. Trying to force one is asking for errors.

The fix: From the middle, play deep to the middle or deep crosscourt until you actually earn the angle. Stay patient — your chance will come.

Changing Direction While On Defence

The down-the-line change is one of the hardest shots in tennis — especially when you’re stretched. Attempting it from a defensive position is low percentage.

The fix: Default to crosscourt or deep middle when under pressure. Only change directions if you’re balanced, inside the baseline, and have a clear lane.

Missing Passing Shots Into The Net Or Wide

When your opponent comes forward, you don’t need a hero winner. Most points at net are won because the baseliner misses before the volley even happens.

The fix: Make them hit a volley. Aim deep, low, or right at them. Force them to prove they can handle the first ball.

Overhitting With Raw Pace

Big swings look impressive, but blasting 8/10 or faster every rally is a recipe for errors. Tennis is a game of margins, not highlight reels.

The fix: Stay around a 6–7/10 rally speed. Use placement, spin, and consistency as your base — then change gears selectively when you have the opening.

Tennis rewards smart players who give away fewer points. Work on just one of these habits in your next match, and you’ll notice the results right away.

See you on the court,
Chris & Cade

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