Annie
03-24-2008, 10:01 AM
We've heard a lot about fitness and equipment, the change in rules and the Net height but what about frame of mind?
For the young ones reading this what techniques were you taught when you were starting out in the game on how to focus? You can be an exceptional player but if you can't handle the pressure in a tournament then it can be your downfall!
Never having played in a tournament all I can give is my experience in presentations (which is a little similar). Obviously and foremost be well practised in what you are going to do, don't be intimidated by your opponent (they go to the loo like anyone else) and finally don't forget to breath (it's an important one this).
So how do you psych yourself up before a game or maintain your focus during one?
For the young ones reading this what techniques were you taught when you were starting out in the game on how to focus? You can be an exceptional player but if you can't handle the pressure in a tournament then it can be your downfall!
Never having played in a tournament all I can give is my experience in presentations (which is a little similar). Obviously and foremost be well practised in what you are going to do, don't be intimidated by your opponent (they go to the loo like anyone else) and finally don't forget to breath (it's an important one this).
So how do you psych yourself up before a game or maintain your focus during one?