Tennis tips to improve your between point routines
In this episode, we discuss tennis players who worry too much about what coaches and others think and how this affects performance. In The Tennis Psychology Podcast video series, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique mental game challenges for tennis players and coaches. Learn tips to improve your mindset between points, on changeovers, when playing pushers, and much more.
How to Improve Your Between-Point Routine in Tennis
FAQ: Improving Your Between-Point Routine
Why would worrying about what my coach thinks affect my between-point routine?
When you’re preoccupied with outside judgment between points, you’re using that mental space to worry about others’ opinions instead of resetting your focus for the next point, which weakens the routine’s effectiveness.
What areas does a between-point routine need to cover beyond just points?
A complete mental routine should extend to changeovers and adjustments against different playing styles, like pushers, not just the seconds between individual points.
How do I know if my current between-point routine needs improvement?
If you notice yourself carrying frustration, self-doubt, or outside opinions into the next point instead of resetting cleanly, that’s a sign your routine needs refinement, not replacement.
Who are Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis?
They are mental performance coaches at Peak Performance Sports who discuss tennis-specific mental game challenges, including between-point routines, in The Tennis Psychology Podcast video series.
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