These big points, or pressure points, establish critical match momentum. Tiebreaker points, game points (especially break points), set points and match points are generally acknowledged as the big ones. Typical are questions like, “Why do I break down on the big points?”; “Why can’t I play the big points well?” or “How can I play great until the big points and then suddenly fall apart?” It’s interesting that when I ask players why they play poorly on the big points; they all list the same reasons-poor concentration, no killer instinct or no confidence. If the same stroke consistently breaks down on the big points, make improving the mechanics of the stroke your number one training strategy for playing the big points better. Deficiencies in these physical areas must be addressed before significant improvement in big points play can occur.