Psychological Strategies
Competitive tennis revolves around offensive tactics, aiming to exploit your opponent’s weaknesses, mistakes and court positioning.
Most tennis strategies rely on the cold logic about angles, distances, speeds, and chances of success. The other important aspects are your mental state, being patient, and staying focused even when the match gets intense.
Integrating psychological strategies into competitive tennis can make a significant difference in performance, especially during those crucial moments that determine the outcome of a match. And especially when playing against a stronger player.
And most times, even just starting a match on the right foot is a challenge for most of us!
Winning Mindset: Djokovic’s Mental Edge
/in News, Psychology, Whisperer/by RobNovak Djokovic’s psychological strategies that enhance his performance revolve around a strong mental foundation, leveraging psychological tools, and adopting adaptable mindsets. Key elements include: Using Fear as Motivation: Djokovic admits […]
Mastering the Mental Game: Navigating Turning Points in Competitive Tennis
/in News, Psychology, Tournaments, Whisperer/by RobIn tennis, we often hear about “momentum” – those stretches when everything just clicks, or conversely, when things feel like they’re slipping away. Understanding and mastering these psychological dynamics can […]
“You have to be ready to deal with it”: Combating Anxiety on the Court
/in Psychology, Whisperer/by RobIt can feel like the whole world is caving in when the nerves kick in and the knot in your stomach tightens, when you feel the piercing gaze of the […]