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Mental Toughness in Tennis :Mental Toughness in Tennis By: Daniel Sosnovsky
What is mental toughness in tennis? :What is mental toughness in tennis? 4 aspects that every tennis player has
Physical ability
Talent
Strategy
Mental
Mental toughness in tennis is…
Intensity for every point
Focus
Staying positive
Why is it important? :Why is it important? In high level tennis matches players have the other 3 aspects, not everyone is mentally calm
Being mentally tough helps a player play at his/her best
Intimidates opponent because it shows you will not give up
What aspects in tennis anger players? :What aspects in tennis anger players? Playing Time and Dead Time
This is the difference of the time a point is being player and when it is not
Often 2 times as much time is spent not playing
Lots of time to think (negatively)
Inner and Outer Events
Many factors can bother a player in a match
Heat
Fans
Wind
Noise, etc.
What aspects in tennis anger players? (2) :What aspects in tennis anger players? (2) Crucial Situations
Tennis matches have many points with an extra meaning, losing these points can really effect your chances at success and frustrate you
Little Changes Big Mistakes
Every little thing comes into hitting the ball correctly, the slightest of errors can result in a miss
The pursuit of perfection of tennis often makes players loss their cool
Mental Toughness in Tennis Feature Video :Mental Toughness in Tennis Feature Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZfswRZpy6I