- How well you play is ALWAYS a direct reflection of your state of mind at that moment.
You might agree with this (to some degree) so let me explain. Sometimes it feels like your technique, footwork, or timing are off. If those things were aligned on a similar shot before, then what caused those skills to be off on that particular shot?
The skill and potential to execute the same technique, footwork, or timing is within your capabilities if you’ve shown it before. We can all agree upon that, right?
So then the only possible reason for misalignment is a distorted perception which is caused by your (player’s) state of mind. I will go into this deeper in another post, but in the meantime, here is something that helps remember what I just discussed: Performance = potential – mental interference.
Practical Tip > Before a point, calm your mind by observing your heartbeat or breath.
- Research validates that stress INCREASES the chances of injury.
Tennis is physically demanding and competitive players worldwide deal with injuries. I believe there are many causes for them, such as technique and/or overtraining. However, research confirms that stress increases the risk of athletic injury too! What can you do to reduce stress?
Practical Tip > Instead of avoiding, controlling, or suppressing negative emotions, something we usually do as people (unconsciously), try to observe and allow them. This way, the stress or negative emotions don’t build up and can then leave your body!
- The mind can only focus on 1 thing at a time.
This one might seem obvious. However, some tennis coaches give their players multiple things to focus on regarding their technique. As a tennis coach myself, I can relate because there is a tendency to fix everything. However, if players focus on multiple technical tips, then this WILL result in bad or forceful timing. Why?
The moment the ball is coming your way, you must switch your focus in a split second from one point of focus to another since you also have to hit the ball.
Practical Tip: Keep it simple and focus on 1 thing at a time during point play.
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