Having Confidence That You Can Win OK, I keep thinking about the Nadal-Federer match up. As I said in a previous article, the finals at the Australian Open were filled with tennis psychology gems. I talked about how Nadal knew who he was before the match and it
Do You Put Too Much Pressure on Yourself? I love the psychology of tennis during big tournaments. The momentum shifts of a final match, such as Federer and Nadal in the 2009 Australian Open, are so fun to watch. Most tennis fans see the shots and strategy, but
Grinding Out a Comeback in Matches Jelena Dokic returned to the professional circuit with a bold statement. Even though Dokic’s ranking slipped to 187 and she hasn’t played the main draw of a Grand Slam since 2006, Dokic showed no signs of mental weakness. Dokic grinded out three
Overcoming Fear of Failure Fear of failure is a common mental game of tennis challenge among tennis players. Some players may fear embarrassment, while others may fear making mistakes. In this psychology session, you’ll learn: How to overcome fear of failure. Dr. Cohn teaches you the mental keys to play
Increasing Match Concentration And Focus I’m often contacted by tennis parents and players about lack of concentration or focus during matches. I try to explain that concentration can be affected by various mental game or tennis issues. Yes, sometimes, you might lose your concentration during the match, but it’s
Taking Practice Confidence to Matches Do you play tennis with a ton of confidence in practice, but have trouble taking your practice game to matches? If so, you are not alone. Many of my players are more comfortable in their practice routines than in matches. They lose trust