Running out of Patience Patience may be a virtue, but many tennis players become frustrated when they do not see quick and dramatic results from their practice and training sessions. When they fail to see those immediate results, they conclude, “This new strategy doesn’t work,” or “I’m just
Have you won matches as a pusher but now need to transition your game due to better competition? Pushers can win matches against certain players, but not higher level players who know how to handle pushers. Being a pusher can only take you so far in the game–and
How does your Ranking Affect your Next Match? While victories may boost your confidence, those wins have little bearing on the results of your next match. In other words, just because you won your last match does not guarantee you will win your next one. Too many players
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to turn around a match when down. Here’s the question of the week: TOM: I’m not sure if you’ve covered this subject before…. I’ve seen a tennis player get run over but not out of the match.
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
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader who is thinking about quitting tennis because her mental game is not up to speed with her physical game. Here’s the question of the week: ALEX: Yesterday I experienced a pretty tough loss against an opponent I had