Altering a player's usual shot sequence or tactical approach to surprise an opponent.

Successfully finishing a match, set or game after gaining a winning position.

Control the rallies by deciding where and how the points are played.

To suddenly raise their performance to a higher level.

Hit the ball accurately close to the court boundaries.

Raising the quality or intensity of play at an important moment.

A player has started finding the accuracy, timing and consistency needed to hit their shots effectively.

Attacking an opponent's weaker second serve aggressively.

Successfully maintaining a lead, serve or advantage despite pressure from the opponent.

Remaining calm and effective under pressure.

Use consistency and placement to force the opponent to hit many difficult balls.

Using tactics, placement or variation that disrupt an opponent's preferred style.

The tactical relationship between two particular players and how their styles interact.

Hitting to different areas of the court to force the opponent to move repeatedly.

Being forced to defend because your opponent is controlling the point.

Playing aggressively and controlling the point.

Hitting the ball early, shortly after it bounces.

Creating space by moving an opponent away from one area of the court.

Trying too hard to attack or hit winners, often resulting in unnecessary errors.

Hit shots extremely close to the court lines.

Playing with controlled aggression rather than attempting overly risky shots.

To improve the quality and intensity of their play, particularly when the match becomes more difficult.

Moving forward to strike the ball earlier and more aggressively.

To stop a run of consecutive points or games being won by the opponent and regain some control.

Play with enough pressure that the opponent has little opportunity to attack or control the ball.

Hitting the ball early to reduce the opponent's preparation time.