Everyone Has a Unique Energy Profile

Key Points

• Everyone Has a Unique Energy Profile:
  Some players (like the speaker and Rajeev Ram) perform best with calm, reserved energy. Others thrive being loud and expressive—like Rafa.
  Try different energy levels to discover what works best for you.
• Physical vs. Mental Balance:
  Be physically activated (light, fast, intense) and mentally calm (focused, composed).
  Think “duck on a pond”: calm above, paddling fast below.
• Managing Pressure in Big Moments:
  Pressure is mental and subjective—reframe it.When you're up: “If they don't break me, they lose.”When you're down: “Imagine how much pressure they feel to close it out.”
• Big Points Are Usually Lost, Not Won:
  Most players drop their level on pressure points.You don’t need to “raise your level”—just stay consistent and don’t collapse.
• Practical Tip:
  Stick to your routines and the Stokke Six (core error reduction framework). Staying steady wins more big points than trying to play hero tennis.