3 UNSPOKEN SECRETS THE PROS WON'T TELL YOU ABOUT
You can't help but be impressed with the effortless way they generate power and the degree they throw themselves into every rally is hugely impressive.
I've been around players like those for many years and I can tell you that the pros are different from us, at least in the way they approach their tennis.
Here are some of the things I have observed about our top players.
1. GET YOUR S#@$ TOGETHER
The pros are completely dedicated to performing at their best for every match. That involves everything from the food they consume to how they schedule their days.
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Eating the correct diet is an important ingredient of a players day |
The mention of practice for most people means on-court time. For professional tennis players' "practice" not only includes on-court work but also visits to the physio, stretching, and work in the gym.
2. LEARN TO DEAL WITH LOSING
The point Leander was trying to make was that even with all the success he enjoyed during his playing days, in tennis, you lose a lot. It's not like that in many other sports.
Just look at what happens at a normal tennis tournament. More than 64 players (124 players in a Grand Slam main draw) begin the event, but only one player can finish the tournament without being beaten. Every other player in the draw experiences failure.
What the pros do well is put the losses into a "melting pot" that helps them rationalize the "failures".
3. BE FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND
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A coach can install good fundamentals to help with your development |
Become strategically smart so that you can read and react to your opponent's game. If you have ever played against a top player you know that you leave the court feeling like you were always under pressure on every ball! This is because the top players quickly understand your game and adapt accordingly!
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Time spent in the gym will ensure a body that can withstand the rigours of professional tennis |
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