August 2025
Quotes per day and their meanings
August 1 – “Plan your play then play your plan.”
Each point should start with a clear vision: a 'road map' of how you intend to win. Once the point begins, stick to your plan and trust your preparation. This approach minimizes distractions and keeps you focused on executing your strategy, leading to more consistent performance.
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August 4– “Shoot and scoot.”
Hitting the ball along the sideline and then positioning yourself at the net.
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August 5 – “Punch and crunch.”
When at the net, you want to punch the ball back into your opponent's court. If they lob you, you should aim to smash the overhead.
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August 6 – “Take it on the rise and give them a surprise.”
Hitting the ball as it rises can give you an advantage. This early strike may send the ball into your opponent's court before they are prepared.
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August 7 – “Don’t retreat, take the heat.”
When the opponent hits the ball deep, you can back up, but another option is to hold the baseline. This will make the rally play faster and may suit your style better.
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August 8 - “4 “C” of tennis Be Calm.” - Curly Davis
When playing, remain calm on the court and avoid showing any signs of your mental state to your opponent.
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August 11 – “4 “C” of tennis Be Consistent.” - Curly Davis
Keeping the ball in play is one way to beat your opponent, not yourself.
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August 12 – 4 “C” of tennis, Be Clear in you thoughts.” - Curly Davis
Make clear decisions without second-guessing yourself.
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August 13 – “4 “C” of tennis, Be Courageous” - Curly Davis
Dare to hit the shot you want without fear of the outcome.
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August 14 – “Strokes are a habit, strategy is an awareness.”
When practicing your strokes, aim to make them habitual and automatic. The strategy involves sensing where your opponent(s) are so you know where to aim.
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August 15 – “If they don’t show it then you don’t know it.”
The best approach is to play in the present. Focus on what’s in front of you and react to what your opponent does, not what they might do. Trust your game and your instincts—your opponent will show you what they’re capable of soon enough. Until then, don’t let imaginary threats cloud your judgment or impact your confidence.
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August 18 – “You defend a drop shot with a drop shot.”
When your opponent drop shots and stays back at the baseline, respond with a drop shot of your own. This will force them to move forward, with you positioned at the net where they have limited options to hit the ball.
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August 19 – “You don’t bang with a banger.”
A player known as a "banger" likes to hit the ball hard and with much power. Changing your strategy is a good idea if they are hitting it aggressively and you struggle to keep up. You can do this by hitting the ball slower or aiming for higher shots.
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August 20 – “You don’t push with a pusher.”
A "pusher" is a player who returns the ball to your side with minimal power or pace. This type of opponent often waits for you to make a mistake. If they are more skilled at this playing style than you are, it's best to avoid playing in a similar pushing style of tennis.
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August 21 – “Chip and Charge.”
In tennis a “chip” is another way to say slice. A tactic in tennis is to slice and charge into the net behind your slice.
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August 22- “Smash and Crash.”
Striking the ball firmly and then sprinting toward the net.
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August 25 – “Rip and run.”
Striking the ball firmly and then sprinting to the net.
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August 26 - "Shot selection is just as important as shot execution." - Curly Davis
Where you hit the ball is as important as how you hit the ball.
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August 27- "Hitting the right shot to the right spot." - Curly Davis
We can hit a perfect shot, but you can still lose the point if it is right back to the opponent. For example, you can hit a perfect drop shot, but if it is hit to the point where the opposing net person is, the drop shot is not practical.
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August 28- "Rally shots are hit cross-court, attack shots are hit down-the-line."
When playing singles, you have two-shot selection, down-the-line or cross-court. When hitting cross-court, you intend to keep the ball in play for the most part. When going down the line, you are hitting attacking shots. You are attacking your opponent's court coverage, the
net, and your opponent's weakness or hitting an attacking passing shot.
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August 29 – “It’s not a break until you hold.”
It's essential to understand that breaking your opponent's serve involves two parts: firstly, winning the game where they serve, and secondly, securing this advantage by holding your own serve in the following game.
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