How confident are you in your ability to win when you are playing without your “A” game? Many players cheat themselves out of victories because they believe they need to be on top of their game to be victorious. There are two problems with that belief: 1. How
What is the best way for a tennis player to work smarter? Improvement requires time and effort. However, spending more time practicing is not always the most effective strategy to improve play. In terms of physical effort, there is a point of diminishing returns. Diminishing returns is when
How have subpar conditions during past tennis matches affected your mind and performance? Rarely are conditions perfect for competitive matches. Unfavorable weather, poor court conditions, and flat tennis balls are a few challenges you may face during matches. If allowed, these conditions can throw off your mental game
What is your focus when you are playing in a tiebreak? While some tennis players play mentally tough throughout tiebreaks, many players unravel. Most of the time, players who lose in highly contested sets beat themselves by unforced errors, double faults, and cautious play. Why do some players
How to Have Consistent Confidence What are the ingredients of unshakeable confidence? A common characteristic among elite tennis players is a strong belief in their athletic abilities. Many tennis players are confident when performing well but see a drastic decline when they experience adversity. Even a series of mistakes
Your Mindset and Match Conditions Many conditions are not optimal when playing tennis, such as bright sun, excessive heat, swirling winds, high humidity, slippery courts, and poor lighting. Sometimes, players have a predetermined notion they will not win, “I never play my best when the temperature is above