You get a chance to play someone who's a level or two above you. You're excited to show everybody how much you've improved and how you're going to provide tough competition.
What happens? You're so tight that you don't play as well as you can and it turns into a disaster.
What can you do?
Well I think the first thing is to expect it to happen. It usually happens in the beginning of the match and often the first set goes by very quickly.
Don't panic. Instead tell yourself after the first set that you've got nothing to lose now so just get loose and go for your shots.
Remember , you're not going to win this match anyway. What you want is to get a feel for how your best shots will hold up at this new level. So, if nerves cost you the first set , just tell yourself that there's nothing left to lose and really let go in the second set.
Until next time,
Glenn --author of INSIDER TENNIS STRATEGIES the Ebook that is guaranteed to make you a better and smarter tennis player fast.
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