Staying Aggressive to Grind Out a Match Not having your “A” game may seem like a guaranteed loss. Think of a time when you didn’t have your “A” game or were off your game… At some point in the first set, you just knew you were off… You
How to Comeback From a Layoff With Confidence Layoffs are inevitable in the sport of tennis if you play long enough. Nagging injuries, season-ending injuries, illness and personal issues are some of the causes of layoffs in your athletic career. The duration of the layoff affects both your
Developing a Mission Statement in Tennis What is your ultimate mission as an athlete? What is your overall principle that guides your efforts as a tennis player? Many tennis players have never thought of creating a mission statement. A mission statement is a formal summary of your aims
Improving On-Court Play Using Your Emotions Are emotions good or bad when playing in a tight tennis match? Many tennis players feel they need to play emotionless in order to play at a high level. Playing without emotion is impossible. Every player, and person on the planet for
Staying Confident Playing Higher Ranked Opponents Do you get anxious when going up against top ranked opponents? Does your anxiety overwhelm you and cause you to play well below your capabilities? When playing against higher ranked opponents, you might notice several issues at play that affect your performance:
Using Your Injury-Timeout To Your Benefit Injuries STINK! It can be devastating when injury strikes, especially when you are coming off a personal best season… or have busted your butt in training… or had a great start to a new season. Withdrawing from a tournament in which you