Tennis mindset and sports psychology articles and strategies for junior to professional tennis players to improve mental performance.
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
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
Mental Toughness in Tennis If your coach told you to go for it before a match, how would you interpret those words? What would you attempt to do during the match to execute the go-for-it approach? Many tennis players interpret “go-for-it” as hitting the ball harder, trying to
Why should I work with a Mental Game Coach? By now, every tennis player knows that mental factors impact sport performance. You have probably experienced times when your emotions got the best of you in a tennis tournament and knocked you off your game. Or moments when you
Mindset of an Underdog What do you focus on when you are the underdog in a match or are playing a higher-ranked opponent? When you play top tennis players, are you overcome by the fear of losing? Do you expect to lose the match? Do you play it