Thinking independently
01/01/2011 | Written by: uspta
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Thinking independently
Description:
USPTA Master Professional Jim Loehr explains the role of independence in a player’s life and how tennis, as an individual sport, can help develop a player’s self-reliance both on and off the court.
Tip:
Besides the large number of benefits that tennis provides, this sport teaches players how to become independent and build a strong character. In order to be successful, a tennis player must learn to think independently on the court. As we all know, players are not allowed to get help from parents, coaches (except certain events) or teammates; they must learn how to deal with every situation on their own. This independence includes handling pressure situations, looking to themselves for finding a way to win and thinking through challenging situations.
A player can receive countless hours of coaching, guidance and training during practice on how to handle certain situations during a match, but once the player steps out on the court, he is on his own. It is solely up to him to understand what it takes to win the match against a particular opponent and use what he has learned during practice to do so.
The more a player can be self-sufficient and deal with tough situations on his own, the more confident and stronger he will become, not just as a player, but also as a person.
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