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Federer’s Mental Game and Thinking Ahead
How to Focus to Win not Focus on Winning Why do you play competitive tennis? The answer is most likely, “To Win.” But there is a huge difference between focusing on winning and being focused to win. Focusing on winning during a match is counter-productive. When you … Tennis Psychology Article>>
How to Beat Nerves in Tennis
Performance Anxiety in Tennis You'll notice several myths about nerves that players buy into in the tennis world. Myth #1: Top-ranked tennis professionals win because they are not nervous. Myth #2: If I am nervous, I will play poorly. Myth #3: I’m just a nervous person. Nothing … Tennis Psychology Article>>
How Naomi Osaka Manages Emotions in Matches
Osaka's Inner Peace Helps Her Win Australian Open Do your emotions rage out of control during tennis matches? Do you find it difficult to play well when you're upset or frustrated? Frustration, anger, resignation, sadness and anxiety are normal emotions. People experience these … Tennis Psychology Article>>
How Not to Tank When Not Playing Great Tennis
Focusing on One Point At A Time in Matches "How can I turn my game around after playing poorly in the first set?" As a matter of fact, I've seen many tennis players tank the second set after losing a close first set. Losing the first set of a match doesn’t mean that you can’t … Tennis Psychology Article>>
How to Let Go of Comfort Zones in Tennis
How to Keep Your Lead in a Match Do you ever find yourself cruising along in a match and the second set or third set you're in command and controlling your opponent and then all of the sudden, BOOM! Something happens and you lose the match? In this week's tennis psychology … Tennis Psychology Article>>
What’s The Challenge With Perfectionism?
How to Manage Your Expectations on The Tennis Court When you lose your cool on the tennis court, do you give up, thank or start pushing the ball? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Sarah who needs help … Tennis Psychology Article>>