← Writings Competing · Mindset — September 3, 2025

A gameplan for a practice match

“I will keep a positive attitude and high energy, as I play my best when my intensity is a 7 and up.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, September 3, 2025
Notebook page — September 3, 2025

Transcript

Today, I'm playing a practice match and my coach will be watching. I am going to continue working on taking my backhand and on moving forward to take away time. My goal in this match is to try to play heavy to his backhand and then rush(?) him to his forehand, maybe 2 and 1. On my serve, I will mix mostly body, and some kick to his backhand. To return, I will stand a little bit more wide, as he has a good wide serve on both sides. I will keep a positive attitude and high energy, as I play my best when my intensity is a 7 and up. If I get frustrated, I will focus on my gameplan.