Hi Tom thanks for that. I think Mayb I just need to take my time little more than even usual in that situation and Mayb even be more brave. Mate who has seen me has said that sometimes at match point I should be more brave as have nothing to lose. Also would you say doing another serve that opponent hadn’t faced of mine too much be a better option?
the other thing is in situation like this when things are tight or if a match is tight it helps having mate/coach pointing out something that I might be missing in heat of moment. I do at times find it frustrating as when I coach during friends match I keep eye on what was working for him what opponents strength is whether serve receive or shot area and I relay that to my friend when he plays but I noticed when I play and really could do with help I get things such as don’t rush, take your time etc… these are generic and not particularly help. I would rather be told things like, do short serve to fh that’s where he’s weak something like a plan.
Also in tense situation if I have match point would you advise taking a time out? In one match in 5th at 9-7 up I thought about taking time out to get tactic right and finish game but I didn’t and in second match both times when I had match point I thought about taking time out but didn’t and in hindsight Mayb I should have just to relax and focus on that first point.
Also in terms of training would you suggest Mayb playing with partner and starting at 8-8 or 9-9 just to get use to that close situation where first couple of points really matter?
