The probability is quite high that if you have arrived at this page you are interested in playing winning tennis and understanding how you can overcome the internal hurdles that prevented you from winning tennis matches. Perhaps there is a particular tennis match in your past that you let slip away, or you have a belief about yourself that you tend to falter in key moments. Or maybe you are pretty solid mentally and just want to be the best you can be!
In a certain sense, this entire website leads up to one simple question: in an important tennis match, at the key moments, can you trust yourself, let go, play with courage, and produce your best tennis?
Part of the answer involves hours of practicing technique, movement, and fitness so you have the confidence that you are prepared for success when it matters most. And there is no question that developing tactical knowledge and experience so your body knows the right shots to hit at those key moments is a necessary component to success.
But all the preparation and hard work can only take you so far. You need to be ready to seize the moment, both mentally and emotionally. This ability require practice, self-reflection, and a commitment to something that goes beyond winning tennis matches.
The following articles provide a framework for developing a sound mental approach to playing tennis matches with joy and freedom. When you find that state on the tennis court, you will produce your best tennis.