A Couple of Useful Tips to Interrupt Your Opponents Momentum
Here are a couple of very useful strategies to interrupt your opponents momentum in the game of tennis.
Throwing Off a Power Server
If your opponent is really blasting serves and is on a roll:
Try complimenting your opponent on the amazing power and control he has on his serve. Then watch him try and add 5 % percent to show how good he really is. Its guaranteed to produce a series of double faults to get you back in the set.
Interrupting Momentum on an Important Point
On an important point if they miss the first serve pretend you have broken a string and walk over to change racquets. When you return the momentum is lost for their second serve and they have no right to ask for two serves.
The most succesful and smart tennis players know the importance of hitting cross court.
In tennis good defensive tennis strategy is just as important as the offensive side of the game. Knowing how to handle defensive situations and where to place your next shot is important to keeping the point alive.
Every tennis player wants to hit the perfect shot. Young or old. Beginner or expert. We all want that feeling. Often times that is what leads to unforced errors and frustration. The best advice....keep it simple.
As your game advances and you begin to play higher levels of competition, being good is not enough. Tennis tactics and strategy comes into play. One simple tactic is to keep your opponent busy and on the defensive.