If you're a newer adult entering the game of tennis, feeling a bit lost on the court or wondering why the ready position matters, this post should help. If you've landed here, you're on the right path to becoming the player you want to become. I'm not here to bore you with fancy terminology or complex drills, but as a tennis director with over two decades of adult coaching experience and a lifelong love for the game since my junior days, let's dive into a crucial aspect of tennis – the ready position.
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More than 80% of tennis is mental even though most believe it´s a technical and physical game. Having a winning mindset for beginner tennis players means acknowledging where you´re at - NOW. You won’t be there forever but it will take time to feel confident. Build your grit but softly because no one is expecting too much from beginners, so you shouldn’t either. Generate your momentum with small steps which feel like small victories as you learn to play tennis. Trust that with that grit you WILL find success in this game. And show up for your next practice, no matter how rough the last one was.
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