5 Reasons Tennis Players Choke in Matches

China Open

What’s the number one mental game skill tennis players want to learn about? According to my tennis psychology survey, you and other tennis players want to learn how to play as well in matches as you do in practice. I was not surprised… One of my goals as a mental coach is to help you [...]

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Tennis Mental Toughness and Critical Points

Match Mental Toughness

How well does your tennis mental toughness hold up during critical points during matches? During a close match when you need to win an important point, your mental game can determine your success or failure. If you tighten up, worry about losing the game, or attempt to be over aggressive with your shots, you sabotage [...]

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Does Perfectionism Cause You to Choke?

Many tennis players who are perfectionistic about their approach to tennis choke under tournament pressure. Perfectionism can hold them back from reaching their potential because they become tight, anxious, and over-control their performance. Don’t get me wrong. There are some advantages of perfectionism such as having a strong work ethic, commitment to your goals, and [...]

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