Tennis mindset and sports psychology articles and strategies for junior to professional tennis players to improve mental performance.
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
What is the “I-Have-Nothing-to-Lose” Mindset? What is the upside of having that approach for competitive tennis matches? The “I-Have-Nothing-to-Lose” mindset refers to competing with a fear-free mental state. Playing with a nothing-to-lose mindset is liberating. The fear of failure or negative outcomes is no longer front and center
What are the Elements of an Elite Competitive Mindset? You may characterize an elite competitive mindset as having high expectations or demanding perfection. Many see these traits as essential for peak performance and success. However, those traits only lead to overwhelming pressure and high anxiety. Imagine this situation.
Getting in the Right Mindset for Competing What is the optimal mindset for competing against highly ranked opponents? The trap some tennis players fall into is altering their mental approach depending upon their opponent. When these players face lower-ranked opponents, they focus on their own strengths and game