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The Ball and the Player Both Got Slapped

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The Tennis Wizard
The Ball and the Player Both Got Slapped


Tennis is a combination of "playing" time and "dead" time. The playing time is very demanding on the player's mental abilities since the ball travels fast and the player needs to decide quickly for his next action. A player must make around 1000 decisions in a typical match. 

  

When competing in a significant tournament, one must have the mental toughness to handle the stress they go through mentally. Ideally, these factors could be controlled with the correct mental preparation before every competition.  

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We should never let our adversaries see how we are influenced by our emotions. If so, the opponent will apply the same strategy to appeal to our emotions the following time, and we will be defeated despite our hard effort. And it will be like giving away a match because the energy spent on frustration doesn’t improve your game. Being angry steals your mental capacity to evaluate what you need to do better. Anger clouds your ability to analyze what patterns your opponent is using. A clear head is a way to stay mentally alert to what your opponent is doing and how you can capitalize on it.


In conclusion, try to respect your opponent, respect the ref, and respect your racquet, as these are ways you can earn the respect of others. Some matches are very frustrating, and mental training can help you handle your frustrations on and off the court. Every match is an opportunity for growth!

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