is there any way not to choke while playing tennis ?

Answer 1

First, you have to see match pressure as a weapon you can use for yourself, not against yourself. To truly mature as a player and get past the issues of choking, you need to realize pressure is a part of playing and is present in every match at every level. Now, are you going to use that pressure in a positive way, or negative way? Pressure is more prominent on important points of course. Add in, Add out, Deuce, these are the "money" points in a match and have the most pressure associated with them. Use this pressure to your advantage by hitting consistent shots, and cutting down on your risk taking. Save the HUGE SERVE or dropshot for when you have a 40-Love or 40-15 lead. The pressure itself will make your opponent's shots more difficult to execute during the big points. Make sure you put the ball in play to take advantage of it. By all means, don't get so timid that you pass opportunities, but definitely don't try the low percentage shots at this point in a game. High first serve percentage if you're serving, even if you have to take pace off the first serve. Cross court returns if you're returning. Hit the high percentage shots and force your opponent to execute under pressure. It's the old "half empty-half full" adage. Successful, non-choking players always see the half-full side of the pressure of big points.

Another way to cut down on choking is to gear your shot selection toward target-hitting during a match. Hopefully, in your practice time, you work on a lot of target oriented drills. These drills should focus on hitting a specified target on the court. Too many times, we say that our game plan is to hit to a player's weakness, such as a backhand. Well, the problem with this is two fold; 1. That is a moving target since your opponent is mobile 2. That is also too general of an area, thus making focus too dificult and vague

Instead, hit your target areas on the court. It may be the target that is generally to your opponent's backhand, but this way you're hitting a stationary target and your success will be more likely. Plus, it takes any personal aspect out of the match. If you have any personal grudges against your opponent, this will de-sensitize the situation some. Forcing your focus back to the task at hand, target hitting, and away from your dislike of your opponent. Emotional matches against opponents like this are the ones that are more likely choked.

Usually we categorize choking as blowing a lead. If you continue to identify the pressure in the match, point by point, and play it accordingly, you're likely not to blow those leads. The amount of pressure greatly builds for the opponent who is behind in a match. Don't let them off the hook by changing your game that got you the lead. Stay consistent and force your opponent to have to take risks to regain the lead. Don't try to BLOW your opponent off the court. Even at high levels of tennis, the player that is behind is more likely to implode and make a quick exit, than they are to bare down and fight back. You just have to make sure you continue to put them in a position where they have to earn it, by keeping the ball in play and hitting your higher percentage shots. Still capitalizing on the short ball of course.

To sum it up, play the big points like the valuable points they are. Realize that your opponent is under as much pressure, maybe more, than you are. Force them to play under that pressure. By hitting low percentage shots and making unforced errors in these big points, you're letting your opponent off the hook, and probably easing his nerves on these points as the match goes on. Play these points wisely; high first serve percentage, consistent cross-court returns, stay away from the glamour shots such as drop shots, big serves, winners from behind the baseline, etc.

Answer 2

Unless you are Roger Federer or better than he is, there's no way you can not choke. Everyone does... except maybe Roger. However, watching players you dislike choke is fun.

Answer 3

It comes down to your attitude and your mentality. If u think about stuffing up on a big point then u will choke and if u dont think about stuffing up and u play ur natural game then u wont choke, simple as that

Answer 4

Dont inhale mosquitoes or flies while breathing. Put a mask on.

Dont play in dusty areas where the traffic stirs up plenty of gravel on to the court

If you have a hacking cough or cold, dont play. Wait until you get better.

If all the running makes you choke, strap an oxygen tank on your back.

Answer 5

is there any way TO choke?

Answer 6

The racket goes in your hand, and is intended to strike the "tennis ball" and propel it to the other side of the net within the perimeter of the court. You're not supposed to eat it.

Answer 7

Chew gum and trip.

Answer 8

quit playing with food in your mouth.

Answer 9

take the dick out of your mouth.

Answer 10

do not eat bananas !