In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why tennis players can hit the ball well in practice but not their matches. And do the yips exist in tennis? Here's the question of the week.
SHERRY: "How can I overcome the yips on my forehand during competition? I seem to be able to hit it just fine during the warmup, but during matches I find myself tightening up and not swinging freely or normally. Why do my strokes change in matches?"
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Do You Protect the Lead When Up in the Tennis Match?
What is a Service Routine in Tennis?
How to Manage Stress or Anxiety When Playing Tennis
Helping Tennis Players Who Get Complacent During Matches
Helping Young Athletes with Fragile Confidence
How to Stop Pushing and Play Offensive Tennis
What to do if You Take Mental Naps During Matches
How to Turn Around a Match When Losing
Helping Young Tennis Players Retain Lessons
Should You Quit Tennis Due to a Weak Mental Game?
How to Not Let a Critical Point Derail the Match
How to Stop Over Analyzing Your Tennis Strokes
How to Play Tennis with A Perfectionist Partner
How Important is Your Mental Game?
Tennis Players Who Try to Impress Others
Tennis Players Who Are Hard on Themselves
The Challenges of a Perfectionist Tennis Player
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