If you are a competitive tennis player, you want to win. The problem is, so does your opponent. In fact, everyone wants to win.

Since the game of tennis has gotten faster and faster, it often feels like you are hitting from an off balanced position. Whenever there is time, try to synchronize your last step with the ball contacting your strings. This means getting your foot to hit the ground as close as possible to the ball hitting your racquet.

Try to hit more groundstrokes from inside the baseline and move towards the net if you get the opponent in trouble. Improving your position can be the deciding factor in the match.