Maintaining Concentration During Tennis Matches What throws you off your game during a match? Do you lose your cool after a bad line call, spectator noise, grunting from your opponent, or your opponent taking too much time between points? In these four previous scenarios, there is nothing you
Fear of Failure in Tennis Under what circumstances does the fear of losing dominate your thoughts? Many tennis players fear losing when they play highly ranked opponents, players with impressive resumes, long-time rivals, or physically gifted athletes. When players become intimidated by their opponents, they develop the expectation
Mental Skills and Momentum of a Match How quickly, if at all, can you rebound after losing several points or games in a row? After making several mistakes early in a match, do you feel the match slipping away? Are you able to hit the reset button, swing
How to Improve Self Confidence in Tennis Why do some tennis players feel hesitant to share their goals with other people? Setting goals is an achievement strategy, and verbalizing goals can add a layer of commitment to working towards their objective. However, there are several reasons why some
Being a Team Player What helps a tennis player reach the next level? You have probably thought about this question and searched for the missing ingredient to put you over the top. No doubt, reaching the next level has several components. You must have the technical skills to
Managing Bad Calls and Rude Opponents After a questionable line call, how do you respond to an opponent? Do you act out, or can you manage your intense emotions and refocus on the next point? In the world of tennis, you often see players have emotional outbursts on