Managing Bad Calls and Rude Opponents After a questionable line call, how do you respond to an opponent? Do you act out, or can you manage your intense emotions and refocus on the next point? In the world of tennis, you often see players have emotional outbursts on
Playing for Yourself Instead of Playing for Other People How do you play just as well in your matches as you do in practice matches? Some tennis players face enormous tension when they play in matches. It is a mental game challenge, especially when you know you are
Finding Balance as a Tennis Player Do you want to accomplish more in the sport of tennis? Do you have big dreams of big achievements? You probably have dedicated a lot of time and effort to the sport of tennis… You have watched the majors and emulated the
Tennis Mistakes are Facts & Have No Emotions How do you let go of being frustrated with missing your shots or having a bad shot? Fear of failure is a common metal game issue most athletes have and tennis players are not an exception. In this sports psychology
Coping with Tension and Anxiety of the Match Do you want to stop being anxious in matches? Just like other players who sometimes feel the pressure, it becomes a distraction in their game? In this week’s tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Brandon.
Being in Control of your Performance What is the core characteristic of mental toughness? The term “mental toughness” is used by a lot of tennis players… Everyday you watch or listen to professional tennis players, or commentators talk about mental toughness. As much as the term “mental toughness”