About tennis psychology articles and strategies for junior to professional tennis players to improve mental performance.
How Do Tennis Players Stay Mentally Strong Under Pressure? What does it mean to be “solutions-oriented” during a competitive tennis match? Too often, players don’t stop thinking of what isn’t working or mistakes earlier in a match. They are over-focused on problems: “My first serve isn’t working,” “I
Have You Ever Wanted to Give Up in a Tennis Match? The reason some players want to give up is that they foresee a bleak outcome. Maybe your opponent looks invincible, you can’t find your rhythm, or every big point seems to fall just out of reach. Circumstances
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 Do Find Confidence in Elite Tennis What is the most effective recipe for confidence and success in tennis? First of all, confidence is a prerequisite for success. If your confidence is low, you may still win a few matches, but you will lack consistent results and continually
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