Tennis psychology articles for tennis players, coaches, and sports parents to improve mental game performance and consistency.
Overcome Mental Blocks During Moments of Pressure This topic is something every tennis player has thought about at one time or another. However, thinking about a problem and doing something about it are two entirely different things. Tennis players often realize they are experiencing a mental block, but
Momentum is Key in Tennis What is the best way to build on a breakout year or a strong competitive season? Not every tennis player continues to lift their game after a successful season. You would think a player would be able to ride the wave of momentum
How does Thinking Affect Tennis Performance? Before we get into this topic, let’s understand some facts regarding “thinking.” Thinking affects how we interpret a situation (“I’m down a set. There is no way I can win”), make decisions (It’s not worth battling for each point”), and predict outcomes
In this episode, we discuss tennis players who worry too much about what coaches and others think and how this affects performance. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.
How Long Does it Take you to Settle in a Tennis Match? Have there been times when you couldn’t find your stride from the first serve? Many tennis players feel they need to work themselves into the match. These players often find themselves losing the first set and
Can you be confident and nervous at the same time? Many tennis players misconstrue the meanings of confidence and nervousness. These players believe having confidence means you WILL win. On the flip side, they see nervousness as a lack of confidence, which leads to losing. Let’s examine confidence