Getting better⏱ 2 min read
Filming and Reviewing Your Own Matches
A phone and a simple checklist can show you what you cannot feel on court.
Video shows you what you cannot feel while playing: late preparation, slow recovery or a pattern you repeat.
How to film
- Place the phone behind the court, high if possible (on a bag or bench), so you see both halves.
- Film full games, not just highlights.
- Landscape mode, and check the battery and storage first.
What to look for
- How do I lose points? Tally errors, opponent winners, and weak shots that led to winners.
- Where do I recover to? Are you back at base before the opponent hits?
- Racket preparation: is your racket up in time?
- Patterns: do you always clear cross-court, or always lift straight?
Keep it positive
Pick one or two things to work on, not ten. Also note what went well: those are your strengths to build on.
Key takeaways
- Film from behind and above; record whole games.
- Tally how you lose points.
- Choose one or two fixes, and note your strengths.
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