What is Rhythm? Usually, rhythm is associated with the physical aspect of music or dance. When athletes speak of rhythm, they refer to getting into a flow or immersing themselves in the moment. Getting into the flow is similar to listening to music. Think of a moment when
How to Focus on One Point at a Time What is meant by “immersing yourself in the moment” when playing a match? Immersing yourself in the moment simply means being present. The word “immerse” is defined as being engrossed. Have you ever been engrossed in reading a book
Mental Skills and Momentum of a Match How quickly, if at all, can you rebound after losing several points or games in a row? After making several mistakes early in a match, do you feel the match slipping away? Are you able to hit the reset button, swing
Do you have a tennis player who is very confident but after facing a defeat starts to doubt himself? In this week’s tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Sharma. Here’s what Sharma had to say about her son’s game:
Managing Bad Calls and Rude Opponents After a questionable line call, how do you respond to an opponent? Do you act out, or can you manage your intense emotions and refocus on the next point? In the world of tennis, you often see players have emotional outbursts on
Focusing on the Serve You Want to Make Are you the tennis player that tends to worry about double-faulting and thus go ahead and execute that double fault? Confidence issues are one of the most common mental game challenges tennis players face. It is hard to battle questions