Expect the Unexpected in Tennis “Unknown,” “Uncomfortable,” “Unusual,” “Unfamiliar,” “Unexpected” Do any of these terms describe what you experienced in a tennis match that might undermine your mindset for playing great tennis? The unknown, uncomfortable, unusual, unfamiliar, and unexpected are the five biggest distractions that can generate anxiety
Focusing on Your Pre-Match Preparation How many times have you played in a tournament where you were worried about who you were going to play next? Have you ever watched and waited for the result of a match hoping that you were going to face a player that
Even the Pros Can Become Distracted on Court “I can’t stand the noise when playing a match.” Distractions during a match are annoying and can be a huge issue when you are in the middle of a match. Getting ready for a second serve and hearing a spectator
How to Focus on Your Strengths Over 100 career wins… Ranked No. 1… 82% winning percentage… Doubles champion!!! Imagine playing against this opponent and you’re staring down the opposite side of the court focusing on that player with outstanding statistics, high winning percentage, top-ranking, award-winning, highly-regarding player… What
How to Improve your Tennis Confidence Confidence breeds success… And success fuels confidence! Which one comes first? Confidence or success? The confidence-success loop is an important concept in sports but often athletes are perplexed as to how to enter the loop. Common questions from athletes regarding confidence and
Developing a Competitive Mindset Have you heard the idea that tennis players will “play up to the level of the competition”? This refers to the phenomenon of lifting the level of your game against higher-ranked opponents, creating inconsistency. Some tennis players will approach these matches with a different