One of the major challenges for tennis players is taking their practice game to matches…. Tennis players will tighten up, play tentative, and not swing out of the ball for fear of missing when playing in matches. In this video, you learn sports psychology strategies to take your
Confidence and Visualization Just because you lost yesterday does not mean you will perform poorly today. Even losing your last five matches doesn’t mean you will lose today’s match. The past event, on its own, does not dictate how you perform in an upcoming tennis tournament. Nevertheless, if
Expectations Within Matches Do you have high expectations and think you should win every match? Or are your expectations usually low to ensure you will outplay your expectations? Some players believe high expectations boost confidence and help them play at their peak throughout the match. While other players
What is the Difference Between Playing to Win” and “Playing Not to Lose”? Before we identify the differences between the two mindsets, let’s examine the similarities. In both mindsets, “playing to win” and “playing not to lose,” players strongly desire to win. Another similarity is that players with
Confidence can be fragile for many tennis players. Does a significant loss always result in lower confidence? How has your confidence been affected in the past after a major loss? Losses are tough to take and can be a big blow to your ego. The sting of a
Staying at the Moment of Your Tennis Game How do you play one point at a time especially when you have some bad points or missed shots? Most tennis tends to lose their focus when they face early mistakes during the tennis match. This is very common for