Self talk in tennis articles for tournament tennis players, coaches, and sports parents to improve mental game performance and consistency.
How does Thinking Affect Tennis Performance? Before we get into this topic, let’s understand some facts regarding “thinking.” Thinking affects how we interpret a situation (“I’m down a set. There is no way I can win”), make decisions (It’s not worth battling for each point”), and predict outcomes
Have you ever examined your self-talk? Have you wondered if your self-talk works for you or against you during tennis matches? What you say to yourself matters. When you tell yourself that you are nervous, you will become increasingly agitated. If you tell yourself that you will probably