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Rune Epic...Why Reversing Final Set Tie-break Loss History is so Difficult
What a great effort by Holger Rune!
Particularly since he suffered a heartbreaking match tie break loss at the Australian Open in similar circumstances...
After all, losing final set tie breaks can quickly become a habit that's hard to break. With each consecutive loss the chance that it will happen again next time increases.
But why is this so?
It all comes down to the way our emotional memory system works...
For example, if you'd been bitten by a dog and later came across a similar looking dog you might automatically see the dog as dangerous, experience anxiety, and have the urge to run away. So being bitten by a dog later influences your response to a similar looking dog without feeling like a memory of the day you were bitten.
Our brains adapt to all types of ‘emotional memories’ by continually preparing us for the future based on what has happened in the past, invisibly guiding our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
When it comes to lost...
The Key Question Players Should Ask At The End Of Points
In my last video I talked about the 4 categories of Committed Actions that players can commit to during points.
But what happens at the end of points?
Typically players automatically judge the success of a point based on the outcome along with how well they executed their skills. But to improve mental toughness, we want them to practice asking a vital question which will help them connect more with the processes that will help them compete more effectively.
To find out what that question is check out this week’s ‘Mental Toughness Made Simple’ video…