In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why tennis players can hit the ball well in practice but not their matches. And do the yips exist in tennis? Here’s the question of the week. SHERRY: “How can I overcome the yips on my forehand
Is the fear of success a reality for tennis players? Yes, tennis players can have fear of success. But doesn’t everyone want success playing the game? We constantly hear about the fear of failure and how losing affects confidence. Tennis players who fear failure experience high anxiety during
Do you have a tennis player that blows the lead in a match? Does your tennis player play safe when up in the match or get bored? Junior tennis players can get complacent in the match, but most likely protects the lead in a match. They might lose
Does your Focus Change Depending on the Score? Top tennis players focus on one point at a time. They understand the importance of battling for each point separately instead of focusing on the entirety of a game or set. However, many players, even professional players, change their focus
Competing Against the Best Tennis Players Many tennis players would rather play easy matches than challenge themselves against top competition. Why would players shy away from challenging themselves? It comes down to how some players view losses…. Some players fear that losing is a statement about their ability.
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