Do you see criticism as negative? Feedback is necessary to help tennis players improve their skills and performance. Without feedback, progress will be slow. To grow as an athlete, it is essential to determine which messages or critiques are beneficial and which criticisms are unproductive. Too often, the
How to Stay on Top with a High Rank Elite tennis players work their butts off to climb to the top or break into the Top-10. However, many players drop out of the top rankings after a short time. Often, what helps you to get to the top
What thoughts go through your mind during warm-up? How do you feel when you find out you are playing against the top seed in a tournament? A top opponent may have a physical advantage but not necessarily a mental advantage. A player with a mental advantage can beat
Learn How to Manage Your Nervous Before a Match How far in advance of a tennis match do you start experiencing nerves? Do your nerves start as soon as you step onto the court to warm-up? Maybe, you become nervous when you arrive at the competition site? For
Managing Anxiety When Playing Against Top Players How can a tennis player climb to the number one ranking and STAY THERE? How was Serena Williams able to hold onto the top ranking for 186 consecutive weeks? What was Novak Djokovic’s mindset that helped him maintain the No. 1
Feel Confident When Nervous During a Match Many strategies build confidence leading up to matches, such as preparation, visualization, success journals, etc. Many tennis players also know in-game strategies (positive self-talk, cue words, focusing on positive points, etc.) to guard their confidence level. Although for some players, anxiety