How to Find Your Flow State: Lessons from Max Purcell

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Nathan Healey

Discover how Max Purcell found his flow state by staying present, using simple mental cues and focusing on enjoying tennis rather than the result.

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How Parents & Coaches Shape a Young Player’s Confidence, Beliefs & Enjoyment of Tennis
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How to Prepare Mentally for a Tennis Match: Visualization, Presence & Letting Go of Results
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How a small tactical change unsettled Roger Federer
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How I Used the Short Slice to Unsettle World No. 4 Nikolay Davydenko
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Shot selection and the 4 phases of play
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How to Beat a Counterpuncher: Take Away Their Pace
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The Four-Step Between-Point Routine to Improve Focus, Manage Emotions & Perform Under Pressure
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Short Volleys & Drop Volleys: Technique, Touch & Placement
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The Depth Drill: Improve Consistency, Accuracy & Shot Depth
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Court Positioning & Anticipation Drill: Defense to Offense
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Play Awake Mind: A Mental Training System for Preparation, Performance & Reflection
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How to Build Confidence Using “I Am” Statements
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How to Hit Powerful, Controlled Volleys: Technique & Footwork
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