How to Deal with “Choking” on Court
Accepting the Possibility of Loss and Setting Pursuit Goals, Such as Playing Aggressively, Aids in Nerve Management; Understanding the Dynamics of Pressure—Both in Maintaining Presence During Critical Moments and Recognizing an Opponent's Changing Response as the Match Nears Its End—Encourages a Mindset of Free, Assertive Play
Key Points
- Accepting that you can lose, and focusing more on pursuit goals, can help you deal with nerves
- Pursuit goals can be telling yourself you will play aggressively before a big point
- Understand that when you’re in a winning position your opponent has a high level of “acceptance” knowing that they could lose and will tend to swing more freely and hit better shots
- Stick to the process and stay present in pressure moments, accepting your feelings
- Pursue the goal of playing freely and aggressively
- Recognise that as your opponent comes back and gets closer to winning the match, they will start to feel the pressure
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