The
power of mind is for all to experience, but for a sportsperson, especially a
tennis player, the mind game is more than just fun and frolic. Most of the
tennis players are well acquainted with the challenges that the game poses,
especially when you talk about the other half—the ‘mental half’ of the tennis
competition, says a renowned player from the Champions Tennis League. After all, it is all a play of psychology
and many sports people spend hours a week just toughening up their senses.
Here
is what players do to be all sport for the mind game!
->> One
of the best mental repair tools is focus. You can probably murmur a single
incantation all through: Just the ball, and it would be enough to guide you
through the game. It helps in curing one of the biggest pitfalls. Whatever be
the mood- angry, upset or annoyed, just repeat the phrase in loop and block out
the negative thoughts. Bring your focus back on the game.
->> You
need concentration at your best when you are getting ready to return the serve.
It is the time when your opponent has the ball and you think that it wouldn’t
do harm to take a little time-off. Apparently, it does. It does cost you about
one whole of a game. So while your opponent is preparing, focus on something
undistracting. Don’t allow your thoughts to sway to something as stupid as a
movie. Focus is the key. As the opponent tosses the ball, try to watch it
coming out of her hand and concentrate on it. And as he hits the serve, say hit
followed by bounce and then on your return swing say hit again!
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