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Progressive Relaxation 26 Aug 2013 | 04:37 pm
Developed by Edmond Jacobson (1938) it is termed progressive because you progress from one muscle group to another until the major muscle groups are covered. The principles of this technique are the ...
Breath Control 26 Jul 2013 | 04:38 pm
The best way to control anxiety and tension is through proper breathing. The pressure of a tennis match changes the way you normally breath making your breath short, shallow, and irregular, instead of...
Mental Relaxation 24 Jun 2013 | 02:39 pm
A good way to accomplish relaxation is to first relax the mind, then relax the body. ~20 min A quiet environment where external simulation and distraction are at minimum A comfortable position Foc...
Happy Feet 26 May 2013 | 04:39 pm
Excess tension can undermine your footwork. Feeling tense can make your feet like they are sticking to the court. Your steps become lunging, slow, big steps. This leads to bad footwork (flatfooted) wh...
Control 25 Apr 2013 | 04:39 pm
When you play, the best is to focus only on the things that are in your control and not wast your energy on things out of your control. Here are some factors you can and can’t control. You can add you...
Common Problems 6 Apr 2013 | 12:46 am
Lack of confidence, performing below your ability, concentration problems? I can help you
Athletes 6 Apr 2013 | 12:41 am
Did all your hard work and preparation pay off?
Preparing for a Match 27 Mar 2013 | 05:40 pm
Imagery Script before a tennis match You step out on the court to warm up and your feet feel light and bouncy. Your groudstrokes are fluid and easy, yet powerful. You feel the short back swing and ...
16 Second Cure 24 Feb 2013 | 03:30 pm
The 16 Second Cure (Dr. Jim Loehr) is a very good method to reagain control or your anxiety and emotions between points. It will help you to structure your time during points or games and to be better...
Roger Walsh – Take a break … look inside! 8 Feb 2013 | 10:18 am
For many athletes and performers its not easy to find the time for their spiritual practice. I’ve met Roger Walsh, professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology at University of California, Ir...
