Here is another excerpt from the famous sport psychologist Allen Fox’s new book Tennis: Winning the Mental Match. The difficulty of “finishing” in tennis match In my consulting with aspiring young tournament tennis players and even with touring pros one … Continue reading
All of us know that success in tennis depends on the tennis player’s psychological ability to compete and win. Here is an excerpt about that. It is from the famous sport psychologist Allen Fox’s new book Tennis: Winning the Mental Match. … Continue reading
I like this excerpt from Allen Fox new book “Tennis: Winning the Mental Match”. By Allen Fox, Ph.D. © 2010, all rights reserved. Allen Fox website: http://www.allenfoxtennis.net/ The reality of perfectionism We often hear tennis players who become angry when … Continue reading
The next excerpt from Allen Fox new book “Tennis: Winning the Mental Match”. By Allen Fox, Ph.D. © 2010, all rights reserved. Allen Fox website: http://www.allenfoxtennis.net/ Beware of excuse-making Hard-fought, dragged out tennis matches often become stressful. As the match … Continue reading
The great champions are different. John McEnroe had a similar fiery temperament, but his situational judgment was better. He could usually remain somewhat rational even in the throes of emotionality. Because at some deep level he sensed he was going … Continue reading