LO 1 Identifying own strengths and develop areas for personal growth
This is my second year doing tennis as a pre-season activity, and I am doing this so I can improve on my skills to make the team next season. This is mostly due to the fact that practicing with other people of a similar level, especially those you will be competing against is so much useful, arguably more than just practicing with a coach outside of school.
I feel that I have definitely improved the strength of my hits, there is more power and more control in every shot than before, however I find that I always get a bit cautious every time I play a match or in a competition where the stakes are slightly higher than just a friendly rally. I always get hesitant, and this leads to usually a loss of the point on my part, affecting my entire game. I also need to improve my serves, the shot that can really make or break the game is another weakness of mine which I really need to strengthen, especially before the tryouts. I suppose the only way to overcome this problem is to practice even more, but with all the activities and academics that I am currently juggling, that is probably easier said than done. I feel like these two seasons are especially hectic, and things should be much more smooth after tennis is set into a rhythm after a few months.
