tennis mind

http://www.tennismindcamp.com/images/steveblakeexcerpt.jpgThe subject matter discussed by Lakers’ Steve Blake directly correlates with one of the biggest problems that you as a tennis player have probably faced at some point.

And it can really kill your winning chances if you don’t do something about it, and quick!

So, what we’ll do is briefly talk about the common mental error, then I’ll give you a solution to help stop it from killing your winning chances.  Sound good?

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Have you ever come into a match and just sort of “gone with the flow?” You know -  “letting the game come to you.” Now if you have, and you lost the match in the process, that quote was probably a big part of it.  And to be honest, I really don’t like that quote at all. http://tennismindcamp.com/images/tennisstart_1.jpg

It’s trying to convey the message of “not forcing. But it’s really unclear and pretty vague. And it tends to lead a lot of players in the wrong direction. They end up taking it too far and then find themselves being too passive.  As a result, a lot of players…

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4 Mental Strategies To Beating The Opponent You Think Has Your Number!

http://www.tennismindcamp.com/images/yournumber_1.jpgDo you know a tennis player in your area who is at the same level you are and has the same skill set that you do (…same strokes, same level of experience), but you’re terrified about facing him because you’ve been beaten by him the last few times in a row and fear that he might defeat you again… giving you an even bigger headache than before?

I mean, even though you’re virtually the same in every aspect like health, athletic ability, and overall game, one frustrating question is continuously swirling around in your brain and seems like it’ll never go away; “Why Can’t I Beat Him… EVER?

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Lapentti Gets US Open Spot Due To Injuries to Moya and Nishikori

http://www.tennismindcamp.com/images/lapentti_1.jpgThe USTA just announced  former No. 1 Carlos Moya of Spain is withdrawing from the 2009 U.S. Open because of an injury to his foot.

Moya has been out of action for the majority of this tennis year. His ranking recently took a skid, taking him  out of the top 100.

I bet that hurt… Ouch!   Also, Kei Nishikori of Japan was atop the alternates list for the previous year, but he won’t participate because


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