| When you are getting ready to play a big tennis match, | | | | many players make the mistake of starting off by |
| it can be very difficult to stay focused and keep your | | | | playing with super shots and big plays. However, what |
| head cool. There are many things that you want to | | | | happens most of the time is that this might cause you |
| remember, because they can make the key | | | | to over play and make mistakes that could cost you |
| difference in you winning or losing. Tennis is such a | | | | the game. By simply starting out easy, and playing |
| physical game, but as you certainly know, it is even | | | | normally, you'll become more relaxed as the time |
| more a mental game. By learning tennis mental | | | | passes. This will allow you to take advantage of |
| techniques and tips that will give you the advantage, | | | | situations where you can get the upper hand. Don't |
| you will always have the upper hand in a big match. | | | | come out trying to make outstanding shots - simply |
| How to control your nerves | | | | play efficiently and keep your head cool and you will |
| You always want to remember that although you may | | | | have the upper hand in big matches. |
| be nervous, your opponent may be just as nervous as | | | | Don't Be Intimidated |
| you are, if not even more nervous than you. This is | | | | When you're playing in a big match, remember that |
| especially true if your opponent is ranked higher than | | | | you're simply playing with a ball on your side of the |
| you are. He is expected to win and is thrust into the | | | | court. You're not playing your opponent's reputation, |
| spotlight in this way. So, he has everything to lose, and | | | | their name, or anything else. You're working with the |
| you have everything to gain. By being aware of this | | | | ball on your side of the court and nothing else. This is a |
| simple mind shift, you can become less nervous and | | | | great way to stay focused so that you can deal with |
| hopefully your opponent's nerves will go haywire. | | | | any sort of situation in the game and also so that you |
| Remember that your opponent is struggling just as you | | | | can take advantage of your opponent's weaknesses. |
| are. He even might be worrying about things you | | | | Another thing that will help you to keep from being |
| couldn't even imagine. You never know when they | | | | intimidated is to stay competitive. Take advantage of |
| might be dealing with a nagging injury, or having an off | | | | all the opportunities when they arise and use them to |
| day or whatever else he might be dealing with. | | | | tip the game in your favor. This is something that great |
| Remember that it's not all on you. | | | | players always stay ready for. By utilizing these tips |
| Start Off Easy | | | | and ideas you will stay ahead of the game. |
| When you're playing in a large and important match, | | | | |