How to Beat Idols in Tennis How do you win a “best of 3” match in tennis? That seems like a relatively easy answer… win two sets. While, ultimately, that is true, there is much more to it. There is a huge problem with the “I-have-to-win-two-sets” mindset. This
How to Focus to Win not Focus on Winning Why do you play competitive tennis? The answer is most likely, “To Win.” But there is a huge difference between focusing on winning and being focused to win. Focusing on winning during a match is counter-productive. When you focus
Strategies for Developing Consistency in Tennis “I’m playing great tennis one minute then the next minute I can’t seem to do anything right. I just can’t seem to be consistent in my game. Is there anything I can do to improve my consistency on the court?” This is
Nadal’s Mental Approach at French Open Are you resilient? Does pain distract you during competition? Or, are you able to maintain focus and push through? Rafael Nadal recently clinched his 11th French Open, beating Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in the final match. Nadal missed a first serve
How to Cope With Cheaters on The Court Do you struggle with your emotions and focus when you are playing an opponent who is clearly cheating? Here’s a recent question I received from one of our readers: “How do you manage an annoying opponent; a cheater or a
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