mental game

thejackal · 11-17-2006, 07:25 PM

how would you describe your mental game? do you get angry or discouraged easily in tight matches?

Kabob190 · 11-17-2006, 07:37 PM

lets just say ive lost my fair share of matches because i have a weak mental game. i was winning 6-2 in a proset match at a tourney. i lost 6-8. many many more similar to that one. i actually know where i lost my confidence in that match. i wish i had a mental game, heck i just wish i had game.

nalbandian_fan · 11-17-2006, 08:58 PM

i had to say so-so, but im so close to an upset victory i can smell it, i keep taking sets off of kids who used to beat me 0,0. but i just cant seem to pull off the entire match yet.

looseswing · 11-17-2006, 09:19 PM

I have below average mental stability. I get nervous when I play anyone, anytime unless if they are a begenner, but even then I feel pressure because I think I need to win 0 and 0. My mental game is getting better though.

thejackal · 11-17-2006, 09:27 PM

maybe it's just something that gets better with time. i like to think that i have above-average mental game in terms of being prepared and not getting out of control emotionally, but of course i do lose the odd match against weaker players.

TennisNinja · 03-25-2007, 07:03 PM

Wierdly, I play better against players that are a higher level than me, and worse when they're worse. I feel like I have less to lose when I'm playing someone more skilled, so I end up being more relaxed and then I rarely choke and tense up.

counterpunch _god · 03-29-2007, 08:53 PM

I think my mental game is my biggest weapon, cuz i have never lost a tournament tiebreak in my life...

timm · 03-29-2007, 09:45 PM

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Wierdly, I play better against players that are a higher level than me, and worse when they're worse. I feel like I have less to lose when I'm playing someone more skilled, so I end up being more relaxed and then I rarely choke and tense up.

that is exactly how i feel

TennisNinja · 03-31-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by counterpunch _god

I think my mental game is my biggest weapon, cuz i have never lost a tournament tiebreak in my life...

That is really good.

Baghdatis72 · 03-31-2007, 08:29 PM

Above average I believe as I always forget the point that finished and focus on the next one while fighting until the end of the match.

Voltron · 03-31-2007, 08:51 PM

I don't get discouraged, I enjoy playing pushers.

Noveson · 03-31-2007, 09:20 PM

I wouldn't say it is my biggest weapon, that would be more like my quickness and athletic ability. But me being mad doesn't hurt my game, and I don't take points off very often. Sometimes I will go for waay more than I need, which leads to UEs.

jakshemash · 03-31-2007, 10:51 PM

I have a strong mental game, not my biggest weapon as my strokes and my different styles of play/tactics i.e baseline attacking/defensive, s/v or my usual all court style depending on situation are the best part but it is a strong part of my game as even though i get nervous, because i like to win every match i just keep fighting. I often have matches where i start real bad and pull it off, sometimes in straight sets as my coming back and winning demoralises the opponent and they either give up or get angry and start playing badly.

TennisNinja · 04-01-2007, 10:06 AM

A lot of times I take a big lead, such as once I was winning 5-0 in a pro set, but then the guy started winning a lot more, and he actually took the lead at 9-8. This happens to me a lot and although I won that match in a tiebreaker, I would like to fix this.

dave333 · 04-03-2007, 05:18 PM

My mental game pwns. Its nadal-like basically. My partner tends to be more pessimistic so I have to counter that with high fives, punches, pumps and words of support.

ayoPATRICIO · 04-03-2007, 05:26 PM

I'm very the so-so mentality. When I'm up, I'll finish off easy. But when I'm down, I fight, but eventually loose my cool and give an occasional yell.

Ryan in Saratoga · 04-03-2007, 05:56 PM

i would say i am so-so in doubles as my doubles game is weaker than my singles, but in singles i would say besides just being fit my state of mind is my biggest weapon.

nhstennis · 04-03-2007, 06:24 PM

any of you guys play down ti unskilled players like I do? Big problem for me.
i have lost so many wasy matched because i dont hit my real strokes due to lack of confidence in shots. I patty the ball and pay the price........BAD Mental GAME.!!

mhstennis100 · 04-03-2007, 06:31 PM

My mental game used to be crap but in the 12-13 age it started getting better. I hardly ever lose my cool anymore.

tennisprofl · 04-03-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by counterpunch _god

I think my mental game is my biggest weapon, cuz i have never lost a tournament tiebreak in my life...

Maybe youve never played a tiebreak...

View Poll Results: how does you mental game resemble?
Biggest Weapon	11	10.00%
Above-average	36	32.73%
so-so (i.e. you beat the players you're supposed to beat, but no more)	23	20.91%
Below Average	19	17.27%
Safin-esque	21	19.09%
Voters: 110. You may not vote on this poll

11-17-2006, 07:25 PM	#1
thejackal Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,984	mental game how would you describe your mental game? do you get angry or discouraged easily in tight matches? Last edited by thejackal : 11-17-2006 at 07:28 PM.

11-17-2006, 08:58 PM	#3
nalbandian_fan Semi-Pro Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 407	i had to say so-so, but im so close to an upset victory i can smell it, i keep taking sets off of kids who used to beat me 0,0. but i just cant seem to pull off the entire match yet. __________________ Yonex RDS 001 MP Yonex Tournament 80 Spin at 60 lbs.

03-31-2007, 08:51 PM	#11
Voltron Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pffft, like I'd know Posts: 3,908	I don't get discouraged, I enjoy playing pushers. __________________ Bread slice x 2 with peanut butter and jelly @ 5 lbs

03-31-2007, 10:51 PM	#13
jakshemash Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 164	I have a strong mental game, not my biggest weapon as my strokes and my different styles of play/tactics i.e baseline attacking/defensive, s/v or my usual all court style depending on situation are the best part but it is a strong part of my game as even though i get nervous, because i like to win every match i just keep fighting. I often have matches where i start real bad and pull it off, sometimes in straight sets as my coming back and winning demoralises the opponent and they either give up or get angry and start playing badly. Last edited by jakshemash : 03-31-2007 at 10:54 PM.