Tennis focus tips and articles for tennis players, coaches, and sports parents to improve performance.
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
How Long Does it Take you to Settle in a Tennis Match? Have there been times when you couldn’t find your stride from the first serve? Many tennis players feel they need to work themselves into the match. These players often find themselves losing the first set and
In this episode, you will learn how to manage playing matches against higher or lower-ranked opponents. We discuss how labeling opponents can create expectations and added pressure on your performance. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players
Mindset of an Underdog What do you focus on when you are the underdog in a match or are playing a higher-ranked opponent? When you play top tennis players, are you overcome by the fear of losing? Do you expect to lose the match? Do you play it
Getting in the Right Mindset for Competing What is the optimal mindset for competing against highly ranked opponents? The trap some tennis players fall into is altering their mental approach depending upon their opponent. When these players face lower-ranked opponents, they focus on their own strengths and game
In this video, you will learn how to process the last point in a productive way to help get you in the best position mentally for the next point. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes