How to Execute Your Practice Strokes to Tennis Matches

Applying What you have Learned from Practice

How do you play just as well in matches as you do in your practice?

In this week’s tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Michele. Here’s what he had to say about his game:

MICHELE: “Why can’t I play as good in matches as I do in practice? What can I do to consistently play as well in matches as I do in fun matches and in practice? I tend to have more tension in my strokes in league matches and I don’t know why. How can my strokes be just as fluid in matches?”

Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about how you can translate your practice performance in your matches.


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Patrick Cohn
Mental Performance Coach Dr. Patrick Cohn has helped athletes for over 40 years enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida. He's working with Olympic athletes, NFL, NHL, MLB, professional tennis players, and professional motocross racers and NASCAR racers. See Full Bio

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