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June 3, 2005 - 4:05pm

By Greg Reardon

It's very normal to tighten up during a match and play nervously. It's part of tennis.

One of the things you can do to break this patten is to become hypnotized by the ball. Many pros concentrate on analyzing the flight of the ball, or focus on watching the fuzz or the words on the ball, or concentrate on looking at the seems of the ball. This helps offset the tight muscles, and lack of oxygen we have, and loosens up our bodies, creating a greater range of motion!

Professionals also often have a breathing technique that they use to relax. They exhale during execution, which helps them regulate their breathing better!

See you on the courts!

Greg Reardon
www.PlanetTennisUSA.com

 


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