Viper thanks for the summary.
Firstly dealing with the negativesin number sequence:
1. Shots were not tight enough if the opponent cut them off - practice with targets from positions really close to the side wall (say 1 racket head to 1 racket length); also note the height of the targets to bring the shots back into the side wall nick. An example, if the ball lands in the middle of the service box, so would be say 1m from the side wall, aim half a metre off the corner of the front wall to get the angle to the back of the court.
2. All tight shots must be no more than 1 racket head width from the side wall - suggest either hit shots hard and low or very high and tight (not half/half pace).
3.Try not to hit two shots in a row to the same destination - add more variables to the returns.

Secondly, positives:
1. Serve good.  Were you able to stay in front of the opponent is the critical observation.
2. Very good physical condition.
3. Good - keep varying the pace depending on your court position.
4. Good - did that volley put any pressure on the opponent, or did the opponent belt the ball past you on the return.
5. Good - keep working on open racket face and forearm rotation - try to make the drives and boasts look the same for as long as possible which gives options right up until the last minute before returning the ball.

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