Tailoring a Player's Game Style to Match Their Personality

Key Points

• If you take the ball early and take time away from your opponent, you don’t have to hit the ball as close to the line
• It's important to teach the concept of “margins" and not hitting as close to the line
• Developing racket head speed at a young age helps you hit the ball harder with less effort
• As a coach, try and understand the strengths and weaknesses of your player and how that ties in with their personality
• When analyzing a potential opponents game, try and figure out their patterns and match that to your strengths and weaknesses
• A percentage play can be any shot that you hit well and consistently and puts your opponent under pressure