From the article: Five Mental Toughness Tips
Even in singles, you usually have two opponents on the court, the less conspicuous one (if you're lucky) being inside your head. What tricks or techniques do you use to keep the peace inside your head, or what tends to rile things up? Share and/or Confess
Smoothness
- When I start tightening up physically because I'm tightening up mentally, I say to myself "smooooothe" as I swing. The drawn-out word draws out my strokes.
- —Guest Jamie

