| The time just before you play a tennis match is | | | | to construct the game around them. |
| actually much more important than most people think. | | | | 2. Watch the tennis ball at all times - most people I |
| All the big players Federer, Nadal, Andy Murray, Venus | | | | come across don't understand the very real difference |
| Williams, Serena Williams etc all use this time to not | | | | between looking at the ball and watching the ball. |
| only fine tune their bodies but also their minds. | | | | Watching the ball properly will also help you to "frame" |
| They all know that by using this pre-match time | | | | your zone of concentration correctly - more about this |
| effectively they can hit the court running so to speak | | | | another time but believe me it's HUGE!!) |
| and start the match well & with purpose. | | | | 3. Never give up - don't forget that regardless of the |
| They also know that by doing this it can have the | | | | score the tennis match is not over until the last point is |
| effect of dampening the spirit of their opponents, | | | | finished. If you are feeling tired then your opponent |
| especially if they have any self doubt. | | | | probably is too. Instead of giving up if you are in trouble, |
| It also is crucial for the players who are playing the | | | | try to think of ways to play/change the game to suit |
| "BIG" players. | | | | your condition/position. |
| They need to be 100% sure about what they are | | | | 4. Be positive - there is nothing worse than walking off |
| going to try and do otherwise they will be blown away | | | | the court after losing a match and feeling you hadn't |
| for sure. | | | | really put in 100%. You need to believe in yourself and |
| But what are the 3 things they think about and | | | | go for all your tennis shots. If you hold back you will |
| therefore what should you be thinking about before | | | | probably miss anyway and that's a lot worse. |
| you head out to play your matches? | | | | By the way I know that's 4 points guys :-) but I hope |
| 1. What are your strengths - you need to know these | | | | that helps you to get yourself sorted to play some of |
| so that you can focus on using them. Think about it, | | | | your best matches ever!! |
| there is no point having a strong tennis volley and | | | | Let me know. |
| smash/overhead if you never get yourself anywhere | | | | Seriously.......Do! |
| near the net!! Focusing on your strengths will help you | | | | |