VISUALIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR TENNIS
If the mind is such an essential part of tennis, and it most certainly is, then visualisation is one of the most effective methods of controlling the mind to think and react in the way we want it to. Visualisation can change us from sad to happy, from cold to warm, and from hungry to satisfied. The ways visualisation can be applied to our daily lives are almost endless. We often use visualisation without knowing we are doing so. We constantly play mental mind games to help us overcome moments that test us during our day. I have seen these visualization "Mental Mind Games" work wonders to help players overcome their "demons" and to assist players to learn faster. I have used three main visualisation techniques that have been very successful for me over the years. These three techniques are: Evocative Role Model Evocative Phrase Evocative Animal Here are actual examples of me using visualisation with players. 1. Evocative Role Model Sunil (not his real name) had ...