“I WAS LEADING… THEN LOST 5 GAMES IN A ROW”
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While stroke mechanics and fitness are crucial, they pale compared to the advantages of being mentally resilient, strong, and adaptable. This article will deal with a topic I have expounded on for years: the importance of mental training and highlighting how it can make or break a player's performance. TENNIS IS A MENTAL GAME People often describe tennis as a mental game; coaches are happy to make that statement but later continue emphasising technique and form in their practice sessions! Everything returns to the status quo. Nothing is done on the practice court to reflect the importance of having a r esilient, strong and adaptable mindset during competition. ...in competition, the battle is fought against an opponent and also within one's own mind. Your ability to stay focused, composed, and confident during crucial moments can be the deciding factor between victory and defeat. RESILIENCE UNDER PRESSURE: At its ess...