To me this is normal and there is nothing wrong about it. Even world class players have their holes in their game. However, if your weaknesses are giving you nightmare on the court, consider these tips, and start turning your nightmares into fanfares.
1. Weak second serve. If you belong to this multitude of players, compromise your strong first serve. Throttle your first serve at 80 percent of your speed. It is better to have your first serve in at a slow pace that your opponent has second thought of powdering, than a patty cake second serve that your opponent is ready to blow up into pieces.
2. Talking about the loss. .If you have this weakness, proceed to the nearest restaurant after your being beaten and cool down there. A losing player tends to discuss his game after the match. But little does he know that he is only disclosing his weaknesses in the game.
3. Poor court coverage. It is not your fault to not possess the title “Speedy Gonzales” on the court. But you can improve your court coverage by hitting the ball in the middle of the court. The purpose is to limit angle of your opponent’s return. To achieve this, you must mirror the position of your opponent. If he stands in the ad court, you should also position yourself in the ad court.
4. Bad calls. I have seen many players lose their composure and eventually their game because of a single bad call. Why they can’t erase that from their mind is something these players only know. If you are in this league, condition your mind that bad call is part of the game and it won’ affect your concentration. . Fill your mind with a lot of positive thoughts to thwart entry of any negative thought.
5. Weak backhand. If you are in this league, you have two options to protect it. First, run around your backhand and unleash your powerful forehand return. Second, accept it and play it like your strong forehand. Remember your opponent does not know that his pounding is turning your backhand into a weapon someday.
