Almost every tennis player has a weak shot. I could be a shaking backhand or a serve that sometimes falters. Often, those weaknesses may lead you to believe they’re liabilities to the court. The reality, though, is that, with the right mindset and approach, those weak shots can become valuable game tools. Wondering how you can leverage those to your advantage? Read more now.

Acknowledge Them as Weaknesses

You can’t do anything until you acknowledge that those weaknesses exist and make them part of your game. Embrace them as a chance to grow and improve as a player so that you can then begin to build a plan to address them on the court.

Analyze Those Weak Shots

Once you know you have a weak shot, spend some time analyzing why it’s such a weak point for you. Some video footage might help here. Take a closer look. Is there some technical problem with your form when it comes to that shot? Are you lacking confidence when you go to take that shot? Only with thorough analysis can you develop a targeted look at how to improve your shot.

Get Some Help

The next thing you can do is get a bit of help to address that weaker point. Working one-on-one with a coach means you’ll get expert feedback on your technique and some drills to help you improve. More than anything, though, working with a coach may give you the psychological support you need to boost your confidence.

Begin to Minimize Exposure

You’ll likely develop a plan work on your weakest shot with your coach, but while you’re building that shot up, you’re probably still going to be playing. If possible, minimize that shot’s exposure during matches. Play to your strengths when it’s possible, and position yourself on the court to help avoid that heavy reliance on your weak shot.

Your Weak Shot Doesn’t Have to Be a Liability

Remember, your weak shot doesn’t actually have to be a problem or you. Acknowledge it, improve it, and begin to develop a better approach on the court, and you’ll become a more well-rounded player.