Enhance Your On-court Experience
Incorporate Deep, Intentional Breaths: Engage in deliberate and deep breathing to center yourself during play. Try to exhale on shots. This is an old tennis trick that is taught from a young age.
Take Your Time Between Points: Resist the urge to rush to the serving line. Take a moment to gather your focus before approaching the next point.
Learn from Mistakes and Move On: Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and swiftly shift your attention to the upcoming point. Dwelling on errors can distract from your overall performance.
Sport a Smile: Cultivate positivity by wearing a smile, even during challenging moments. A positive demeanor can significantly impact your mindset and your team's performance.
Inject Humor with Your Partner: I have had students tell me they lighten the atmosphere by joking with their partners. Many players find that injecting humor into matches contributes to a more enjoyable experience.
Gratitude Perspective: Remind yourself that, ultimately, you are fortunate to be playing pickleball. Maintain a sense of gratitude for the opportunity to engage in this amazing sport.
By incorporating these practices, you can enhance your focus, maintain a positive mindset, and elevate your overall enjoyment of the game.
Or just sport a bad attitude and blame your partner at all costs. Just kidding! :)
Stay positive and have fun out there!
