Have fun!
The best tip I've ever gotten was to zone in on the ball. Focus on where you want the ball to hit the racquet and remember to flick your wrist. I've been taking some guidance over the break and my game (especially my consistency) bumped up to a whole new level. I can't wait to see how I do in an actual match. But this isn't about me. What you really need to do is take command of the match as quickly as possible. That's just the easy part though. If you get a big lead, don't get too comfortable or too excited. You just have to keep your game face on. If u fall behind, try your best to find a weakness in your opponent's game and pry on it.
Another thing that you should try doing is making a match-notebook. In it, you should write down the things that you need to work on and how you can improve in those areas. Before matches, you should read them over to get them in your head and after matches (win or lose), you should add on more things that you could have done better. Trust me, it works wonders on your game. I tried it b/c I found out that Serena does it and it's something good to practice. Good luck in your match. The first one is the hardest, but it really does get easier as you go on...
