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Cultivating Composure: The Practice of Acceptance

July 2, 2010 in Fearless Tennis, Mindset

Why is it so hard to maintain composure in tennis? There is no team or person on the sideline to cushion the blow of a missed shot at a critical time. There is noone to pull you out of that frustrating place when you can’t seem to find your shots. The truth is you are exposed at all times; there is nowhere to hide when things aren’t going your way. You are all alone out there to deal with the emotional ups and downs. Read the rest of this entry →

Making the Right Adjustments During Competition

June 19, 2010 in Competition

I think one of the more difficult challenges we all face in the game is making effective adjustments in the middle of a match. The key question is what factor(s) are responsible for the increase in unforced errors or sub-optimal execution of your shots (i.e  forcing passing shots, low first serve percentage, going for too much at the wrong time). Is it the sudden awareness of physical tension that is causing you to hold back or overhit? Are you doubting your strokes which is creating moments of indecision just before you hit? Read the rest of this entry →