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BRUCE GOLDSTEIN
TENNIS PROFESSIONAL
Playing Checklist
1. Set yourself before serving, hold your weight still
2. Keep your head up on the serve
3. Split on your return (every shot if you can)
4. Turn to start every shot
5. Watch each shot to the racquet
6. Attack their weaknesses
7. Hit what you know you can make, not what you wish you could make
8. Expect it to be difficult, don’t belittle your opponent’s ability
9. Banish all anger and negativity within 5 seconds of the point ending
10. Learn to hit a great 2nd serve, volleys and practice your overhead
11. When returning be ready for the serve BEFORE you even turn around
12. When confused/unsure on where to serve play it right at the receiver
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