Self-talk traps that sabotage your tennis game

Tennis can be a lonely sport. It’s a solo game where everything rides on you. Some players see this as an advantage – they can take full credit for their wins and losses. But there’s a flip side: players train alone, travel solo, encounter different obstacles and failures en route to future success. Coach Marcin Bieniek explains why players have so many chats with themselves and what is the right way to make the most out of your self-talk as an athlete.

Introduction

When you’re on the court, you’re on your own. Even if your folks cheer from the sidelines or your coach claps to pump you up, you’re the one dealing with all that pressure. You’ve got to stick to your game plan, react to your…