Learning from practice matches

Make it practical.

Choose one focus before playing. After the game, recall a few specific moments instead of making a broad judgement about your ability. Ask your coach how those moments relate to your current training goals.

Your session checklist

• Agree on the format before play begins.
• Respect your opponent and keep an honest score.
• Discuss a few specific rallies afterwards.

A useful next step

Take one lesson back into training so the match becomes part of your development.