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ADOPT THE MINDSET OF A PLUMBER - The Mentality Every Competitive Player Needs (ENG/THAI)

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The Plumber — The Mentality Every Competitive Player Needs By Paul Dale | 3AM Online Tennis Consulting “The Plumber”: A Lesson from Rod Laver’s Ruthless Mentality In the golden age of tennis during the 1960s, Rod Laver was described by his peers as “The Plumber.” He wasn’t flashy. He wasn’t glamorous. But his game was ruthlessly effective. Why? Because when Rod stepped onto the court, he didn’t show off. He didn’t care about applause or aesthetics. He showed up, got the job done , and left as quickly as possible — just like a plumber working beneath the house in the cold, damp, dirty crawlspace. A place nobody wants to be any longer than necessary. He worked where no one could see him — fixing what needed fixing — then vanished. And this is a mindset more tennis players need. The Problem: Hanging Around Too Long In today’s game, too many players linger. They’ve built a lead, have momentum, and can practically see the finish line — yet they hesitate. Why? Because it’s fun. ...

THE HIGH IQ TENNIS PLAYER

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This video deals with the biggest problem for competitive players worldwide: combating mental issues during matches. Paul gives you four steps to better identify and manage your mental struggles during competition.

THE TASK V EGO TENNIS MINDSET

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Successful coaching requires the coach to understand the students and what motivates them. This video explains two forms of motivation and their strengths and weaknesses.  We look at the Task and ego-motivated mindsets and how they affect the player in practice and in competition.