Preparation loves success in any sport.
Before your tennis matches, make sure you are mentally prepared to play them.
I have 3 solid tips for you today that I want you to try before your next game and implement on game day.
“Match play is mental and only mentally strong players win their matches.”
Okay, let’s take a look at these great tips here.
1) The Mental Battle
Get your mind in order before you leave by doing a little warrior meditation in a quiet place.
After you have your thoughts under control.
“Imagine yourself playing your best tennis on the court, feel that excitement that goes along with it, and also speak to yourself with some empowering affirmations.”
The goal here is to accept the challenge and prepare your mind to mind war. (Shouts to Scott Bolan)
2) Go over your battle plan
Well, after you prepare your mind for the game.
Take another look at your battle plan.
Once again, imagine yourself executing your shots and doing so under pressure.
Tennis is a game of feeling and if your plan doesn’t feel right for the day, tweak it a bit and focus on carrying it out.
3) Have a plan B and C
You’ll need a backup plan, if your game plan doesn’t work for you during the early game.
So think of it all on paper.
Strategize your plan, until it’s so clear that you can actually feel it.
This is what the best players of all levels do.
I call this becoming a “Great Strategist”.
It’s like your plan is so well thought out that you relax on the court and play in the moment.
A few other tips, before I let you go.
Give your battle plan enough time to work.
5 games is enough, so if things don’t work out by then, switch to plan B and see what happens.
Those are 3 tips that I know can help you start getting better results from your game.
We can sum up match play as mental warfare on a whole new level.
The true warriors of tennis are the players, who know this and come to their matches prepared for battle.
They all want to be there!!
While the other players fight in their races.
So make sure you don’t become one of those players.
Good luck using these tips and keep me updated on your results.
