Tennis requires a lot of skill – how well you can execute your shots – but tennis also involves a powerful mind game. Some players panic and lose confidence when they look at the rankings or seeds of their opponent in the tournament. They expect to lose even before
When talking about mental toughness with my tennis kids, I make sure they understand the difference between confidence and expectation. They have different meanings; expectations are demands that you place on your game. You demand to not make any errors or to never double-fault for example. These expectations
Andy Murray has earned his position among the top tennis players in the world. Murray confidence in tennis is growing with his four titles this year, and recently victory at the Madrid Masters in Spain. Murray became the first Brit to win four titles in a year. Andy
If you play tennis, mistakes or missed shots occur every time you play. This is where your mind training for tennis comes in very handy. In my experience as a mental game coach to tennis players, many players sabotage their own performance because they simply can’t let go
Intimidation is a huge mental game obstacle for tennis juniors. It starts when you compare yourself to your opponent before a match. Many tennis players worry about the skills or ranking of their opponent, which causes them to feel inferior or lose confidence in ability to win. What
Staying Confident During Tough Matches On the psychology of tennis, Agassi says your opponent has to react to what you do on the court. You have to find a way to impose your will over your opponent. You have to find your way to impose your will, but it’s not easy,