Pregame Jitters

Pregame Jitters articles for tournament tennis players, coaches, and sports parents to improve mental game performance and consistency.

How to Cope with Prematch Anxiety or Nerves

Tennis Psychology

How To Handle Prematch Jitters Most tennis players feel “jitters” or nervousness before match play. You can feel prematch jitters or nerves in many ways such as a pounding heart rate, sweaty palms, tightness in your shoulders or dry mouth. These physical symptoms are often a normal reaction