Many people take up tennis because they want to get exercise, have fun and learn to compete. The conditioning aspect of the game is fairly obvious, as players have to run from one side of the court to the other and from front to back on a regular basis. However, once you get on the court and play regularly, you may want to improve your game's consistency so that you can compete in matches and win a majority of your games.
Step 1
Hit the ball deep in the court. When you are a beginner, you are satisfied just to get the ball over the net. However, as you game grows and you are looking to become a tougher player, you have to hit the ball deep in the court to make it much harder for your opponent to hit the ball back.
Step 2
Hit cross-court shots to throw your opponent off. If you and your opponent are in the midst of a rally and you have been hitting the ball with your forehand to his backhand, cross your opponent up by driving the ball to the opposite side of the court. This makes you a more difficult player to compete against, and gives your game a well-rounded and consistent feature.
Step 3
Attack the short ball. When hitting from the back court, you have to be on your toes and get ready to attack if your opponent mis-hits and you get a short ball. When you are on your toes, you are in a position to to streak to the net and put the shot away. When you take advantage of your opportunities, you become more consistent.
Step 4
Practice your serve for at least 10 to 15 minutes before every match. A good player consistently gets his first serve in the box. Players who can't connect on their first serve give their opponents an advantage because they know they will be hitting a much softer and less difficult shot to hit. Take advantage of the serving opportunity by consistently making your first serve.
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