Performing Aggressively in Tennis Before the U.S Open, ESPN tennis analyst Brad Gilbert stated that “a win in New York gives Rafael Nadal the best season ever by a man.” On September 12, Nadal did just that, becoming the first player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win three consecutive Grand Slam titles. However, winning in New York wasn’t an easy … [Read more...] about Nadal Takes An Aggressive Approach in US Open
Tennis Practice
Trust: Mental Toughness for Tennis Players
Trusting Your Skills in Tennis How much practice time do you think about technique and how to hit good shots? In Tennis Confidence video 1, I discussed the “academy mindset” and how young tennis players get trapped into a training mentality, which can lead to choking in matches. This mindset is OK for some of your practice, but not all of … [Read more...] about Trust: Mental Toughness for Tennis Players
Tennis Psychology Video for Junior Players
Helping Young Players Remember Mental Game Lessons I like the following tennis psychology video for two reasons... Coach Dinoffer talks about how competitive juniors can improve their mental game of tennis by using on-court reminds to be positive, smile, and play one point at a time. It is a great idea to help your tennis kids remember the … [Read more...] about Tennis Psychology Video for Junior Players