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Nervous before the match?
We all get nervous sometimes before a match or even before practice. It’s completely normal, and it’s okay as long as you know how to deal with it so it doesn’t affect your game too much. In this post, I’ll share a couple of simple tips to help you reduce your nervousness and stay in control. I can tell you that everyone feels it sometimes—even professional players—and you can often see how it affects their game. The best players, however, know how to manage it quickly so it
Monika Stanikova
Mar 312 min read
The First 3 Games: How to Start Matches Strong
You just started your match… and somehow you’re already down 0–3. How did that happen so fast? I’m sure this has happened to you before. It’s happened to me too, more than once. So how do you stop it? Most of the time, it comes down to nerves. And when we’re nervous, we rush. We speed everything up—our feet, our swing, our decisions. The key is simple: slow down. At the beginning of a match, you’re still warming up and feeling out your opponent. There’s no need for low-percen
Nervous before the match?
We all get nervous sometimes before a match or even before practice. It’s completely normal, and it’s okay as long as you know how to deal with it so it doesn’t affect your game too much. In this post, I’ll share a couple of simple tips to help you reduce your nervousness and stay in control. I can tell you that everyone feels it sometimes—even professional players—and you can often see how it affects their game. The best players, however, know how to manage it quickly so it
Make the Most of Your Changeovers
The changeover between games in tennis lasts 90 seconds, and it occurs after every odd-numbered game: 1, 3, 5, and so on. The break between sets, on the other hand, lasts 2 minutes. While 90 seconds may seem short, it’s actually plenty of time. Most recreational players use it just to grab some water or have a quick snack, but this break can be much more than that. During those 90 seconds, regardless of whether you’re winning or losing, take a moment to summarize what’s worki
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