How to Focus on One Point at a Time What is meant by “immersing yourself in the moment” when playing a match? Immersing yourself in the moment simply means being present. The word “immerse” is defined as being engrossed. Have you ever been engrossed in reading a book
Many athletes feel pressure when they worry about what others think about them or badly want to impress others, such as teammates, parents, and coaches. As a matter of fact, this is the number one reason athletes fear failure: They don’t want to let down others or feel
Mental Skills and Momentum of a Match How quickly, if at all, can you rebound after losing several points or games in a row? After making several mistakes early in a match, do you feel the match slipping away? Are you able to hit the reset button, swing
How to Improve Self Confidence in Tennis Why do some tennis players feel hesitant to share their goals with other people? Setting goals is an achievement strategy, and verbalizing goals can add a layer of commitment to working towards their objective. However, there are several reasons why some
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
Focusing on the Serve You Want to Make Are you the tennis player that tends to worry about double-faulting and thus go ahead and execute that double fault? Confidence issues are one of the most common mental game challenges tennis players face. It is hard to battle questions