Mental Tips to Close Out Tennis Matches

Learn How to Win More Matches When Ahead

In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Alex, who wants to know how he can close out a match when winning.

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Here’s the topic Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses this week:

Why do some tennis players sabotage themselves when leading a match or set and eventually end up losing in a 3rd set tie breaker?

First, you need to identify the problem: What is the challenge?

Sometimes when players are up, they start to play safe instead of aggressive.

What is the solution?

How can players close out the match when winning?

Watch the video to see what mental game tips Dr. Cohn gives to Alex about helping him close out a match.

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“Maggie had such a great weekend. As always, after she works with you she just seems more grounded and focused. She’s less likely to look around and get distracted during her match. She’s more focused on one point at a time. Also, as a parent, I’ve learned to encourage her process goals and not outcomes. Consequently, she played well and won her first doubles match, upsetting a seeded team in a really really close match!”
~Katherine Johnson Cannata, Maggie’s mother

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~Tim Whitehead, Head Tennis Professional, MGCP

“Danielle did really well with controlling her emotions during the matches today. We were very proud of her for not showing her frustrations during the match; I think that was a big accomplishment. She really looked in control of her emotions even when she double faulted or made mistakes. The changes we saw on Danielle’s behavior in less than 24 hours were AWESOME! Thank you for your guidance!”
~Jennifer Alamo, Tennis Parent

“I have really enjoyed listening to your tennis psychology podcasts on iTunes and reading your E-books. I already have improved in my mental game. I played in a tennis tournament this past weekend and played with the amount of confidence I should have in myself. If I lost a point or made a stupid error, I knew how to deal with it and move on to the next point. I didn’t get frustrated.”
~Melanie Lewis, Junior Tennis Player

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