How to Play Against a Pusher : Step-by-Step Guide for Junior Players

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.

In this episode, we discuss how to handle playing against a pusher effectively and mess with their tempo and strategy.

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How to Play Against a Pusher

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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