Beyond the Baseline Tennis Blog ----------------JV (pghtennis) wrote, @ 2003-11-11 09:42:00

How Tennis Players Respond to Stress
There are 4 types of reaction to stress a tennis player exhibits:

1. The Tank, in which the player gives up,

2. The Choke, in which the player feels nervous,

3. Anger, in which the player loses his self-control and self-destructs,

4. Challenge, in which the player picks up confidence and determination and plays his best game.

Tennis players respond in the following ways to cope with stress:

1. Physical response: Jumping up, bending, stretching and walking around.

2. Relaxation response: Taking deep breaths, taking more time and relaxing.

3. Preparation response ? Rehearsing next shot, anticipating what is likely to be the next ball, focusing eyes on the opponent?s court.

4. Ritual response: Moving to a predetermined position, swaying back and forth and waiting for the next play.

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