Improving Your Mental Toughness Are you “mentally strong” during tough tennis matches? How much more could you achieve in tennis if you developed a stronger mental game? Think of a match where some mental factor negatively affected your game… maybe a bad line call caused you to become
How to Gain An Advantage over other Players All tennis players seek to gain an edge over their opponents…. Maybe you have tried new equipment or hired a personal trainer. Possibly, you have changed your diet, playing style or training regimen. Perhaps, you have revamped your strokes or
The Benefits of Being Mentally Tough Would you characterize yourself as a mentally tough tennis player? Are you able to quickly rebound from adversity or tough situations and raise your level of play? Or do you dwell on your mistakes and choke when under pressure? Many tennis players
Becoming Mentally Tough in Tennis What separates one tennis player from the next often has less to do with physical abilities and more with their mental skill set. When you think of a “tough” athlete, we often describe his strength and physical ability to withstand the vigor of
Staying Mentally Tough After Injuries Participation in sport is a journey of highs (victories, great plays, higher rankings, beating the odds) and lows (losses, injuries, mistakes, underperforming). The difference between elite athletes and non-elite athletes is in the ability to manage the highs and lows throughout their careers.
Are You Mentally Tough? Can an injury help an athlete develop mental toughness? No, an injury cannot help you develop mental toughness, but learning to respond appropriately can help improve your mental game. When you compete, you must learn to overcome challenges and persevere. This helps you reach