Concentration in tennis means not merely looking at the ball, but focusing your complete attention on it so that neither eye nor mind are distracted by outside pressures. This can sometimes be difficult in match play, where tension and anxiety tend to distract your mind at an important moment.

However good your physical and mental fitness, take advantage of every aid to your success in match play. Warming up before each match and being able to relax is both mentally and physically important.

Winning seems to come naturally to some players while others can only produce their best form on the practise court. For the majority of players, however, match-play tennis is an unpredictable mixture of winning and losing, with maintained success an illusive goal.

Trying things out for yourself and seeing what works is the best way to learn  -  in 'language' jargon it's called acquisition as opposed to 'learning'. Young children have a natural aptitude for learning and can pick up even complex languages with ease.

Relax and let your subconscious (Self 2) take over. Anyone who has been in charge of a group of people knows that micromanagement is the surest way to lose creditability and respect.

The inner game of tennis also discusses about directing your attention to where it is needed now by training your mind to focus systematically. What do you want to focus your attention on right now?What you will learn from this book or how you will use this information in the future?The problem is that many people get lost too easily in the haze of an imaginary future.

The 'Inner Game of Tennis' is a book and thesis by W. Timothy Gallwey first published in 1974.

Employing effective strategy and tactics in a tennis match allows you to leverage your strengths against your opponent's weaknesses to increase your chances of winning. The key is aligning your approach with your abilities.