October 2009

http://tennismindcamp.com/images/tennisrecovery.jpgNow when your opponent tries to pull you off the court using a shot out wide to your forehand side, you want to make sure that you use an open stance. Why?

Because if your opponent has hit the ball wide, this is going to send you “sprinting” in the direction of the sideline to get it – pulling you off the court.  The open stance will make it so you can still hit a great ball even when you’re on the run.

But if you want to be able to recover and…

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Don’t you hate it when you’re loading up to hit a great shot (…from the baseline or a finishing shot up at net) and you drill the ball right into the http://tennismindcamp.com//images/contact_3.jpgnet… – Or worse whiff it altogether?

We’ve all done that at least a few times. So, we all know how bad and annoying it feels. right? The problem is your contact.

And, if this has happened to you, don’t worry. The simple drill below can help you fix it to make sure you have great contact each and every time…

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It’s All Business: The Inner Balance of Tennis Legend Pete Sampras

http://www.tennismindcamp.com/images/sampras_0.jpgShowing your excitement is a great thing… AFTER THE MATCH. That’s right, during a match, I recommend you put a lid on it and don’t let the world see your insides. You need to control them and keep them under wraps.

A great way to regulate and control your emotions during a match is to show no reaction at the end of a point. That’s right, keep your eyes on the prize so to speak, the win…

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Turn Tennis Boredom Into Excitement!

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People who have god-given skill usually get big-headed and don’t keep up their practice and skill-building. They’ll never reach their full potential and will eventually sit stagnant in a pool of their own smugness.

Those who bust their own chops in order to get better and better sometimes get bogged down in a routine, become bored and similarly let themselves taper off in their practice, reaching a plateau from which they may never rise any higher.

So how do we avoid becoming one of these terrible examples? No, the answer isn’t steroids; it’s consistent, dedicated, hard work day in and day out…

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