Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to keep better track of my tennis matches. You know, to actually see if I’m improving or just stuck in a rut. So I started this whole “tennis record” thing.
First off, I grabbed a regular notebook, nothing fancy. Every time I play, I jot down the date, who I played against, and the score. I started doing this because just going by feeling wasn’t cutting it. I needed something concrete to look at.
Then, I started adding a few more details. Like, what kind of match was it? Was it a casual hit with a friend, a league match, or something else? This helped me to see my performance in different situations.
- After a few weeks, I started noticing patterns. Like, maybe I play better in the morning than in the evening.
- Or, I struggle more against certain play styles.
This is where it got interesting. I started writing down what I did well and what I did poorly after each match. I used action verbs here. For example, instead of “bad serve”, I wrote “double-faulted 5 times” or “need to improve second serve consistency”.
Then I’d try to figure out why those things happened. Was I rushing my shots? Was I not moving my feet enough? This was a game changer. I tried to be specific.
Getting better
Based on my notes, I started to adjust my practice sessions. I spent extra time on the things I was struggling with. After a few months of doing this, I really started to see a difference in my game. I was winning more matches, and even when I lost, I felt like I was playing better.
Also, watching the pros is fun. It can help you learn all the different shots and stuff.
Keeping a tennis record has been a really good idea. It’s simple, but it makes me more aware of my game. It’s not just about winning or losing, it’s about actually learning and improving. If you are serious about getting better, you should try it, too. You won’t regret it.
