Tennis psychology articles for tennis players, coaches, and sports parents to improve mental game performance and consistency.
Do you have a tennis player who is very confident but after facing a defeat starts to doubt himself? In this week’s tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Sharma. Here’s what Sharma had to say about her son’s game:
Are you having trouble starting a point and you feel you have weak shots? In this week’s tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Tom. Here’s what Tom had to say about his game: “I have trouble executing the initial
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
Being a Team Player What helps a tennis player reach the next level? You have probably thought about this question and searched for the missing ingredient to put you over the top. No doubt, reaching the next level has several components. You must have the technical skills to
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
How Perfectionism Hurts Your Tennis Game Are you committed to improving your mental game in tennis, however, your perfectionism is getting in the way. When perfectionists do not perform up to their expectations, they become frustrated, lose focus by dwelling on the past, and in some cases, quit their game.