Jan 3

R. Harmath

Foothill HS

26 16

Held serve to start match, which was my high point, including an ace to win the game 3 aces total.  One wide to the deuce court, and then one each inside and outside on the ad court.

Opponent very solid with groundstrokes and net play.  I had a chance to win a couple more games but didn't win the important points.  Opponent returned my deuce court serves up the line where I was not covering.  I can either go wider, hit more spin, or aim to the backhand.  My groundstrokes were not up to par.  Rushing the net did not work after initial success.  He lobbed or passed me most of the time, or I mis-hit the volley. 

Fitness felt good.  

Overall - Serving 7, Forehand 5.5, backhand 4.5.

Next match will try to stay in points longer.  Also need to rush the net after good topspin forehands.

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