Why you play worse in tennis matches than practice & HOW TO FIX IT!

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11 күн бұрын

All your shots felt great in practice - forehands, backhands and serves! Then you go play a tennis match - and you play terrible! In this video, I'll share with you why you might be a "practice champ" and what you can do to play at a similar level in matches.
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Пікірлер: 40

@miazw516 10 күн бұрын

I love this video!!! I love practicing against people with different styles and figuring them out and don’t mind losing to them either! The hard part is finding a partner thinking the same.

@MeikeBabelTennis 10 күн бұрын

That is very true

@mjlee5617 9 күн бұрын

What a coincidence I came across this video. I will be playing a tournament this weekend, my first in 3 years. This is a good reminder to go out there to play, have fun and do anything to get the ball to opponent's court.

@MeikeBabelTennis 8 күн бұрын

Yes! If you lose, they have to beat you.

@user-cp7wq8fx6b 10 күн бұрын

This is the best treatment of this common issue I've ever heard! Great video Meike!

@MeikeBabelTennis 10 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@judemascarenhas9811 10 күн бұрын

This is one of the best videos i have seen.... You have read me like a book... Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@MeikeBabelTennis 10 күн бұрын

You’re very welcome

@Kenzie_Hill 8 күн бұрын

Never thought about time /exhaustion in matches. Spot on and great video! ❤❤❤

@MeikeBabelTennis 5 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@jlarson1040 9 күн бұрын

The main reason I don't play well or at my best is due to anxiety. It has nothing to do with how I've practiced or prepared for a match. It's hard for me to focus on the task at hand. I can do fine while warming up to play but once the match starts, I'm a basket case. I've read lots of self-help books and have even tried therapy but I'm still unable to perform anywhere close to my potential. I can't tell you how many times that I'm on the court when I say to myself, "why am I here? This is not fun."

@joed7331 9 күн бұрын

You may need to consider supplements like magnesium/b vitamins, or make some changes to diet. Having a strong "base" can offset the effects of anxiety. For example (extreme to make a point), if all you had for the day was coffee and you went put and played, your anxiety will exacerbate several times over, you may feel weak and dizzy. Whereas, if you had a well balanced breakfast and lunch, you may feel a bit of anxiety but not enough to deter your game.

@itsdenizcankaya 9 күн бұрын

I’m same as you but have been progressing. There are 2-3 types of players in my country’s local licensed tournaments. Pros, ex pros or coaches, 4.0-4.5 type of players like me and 3.0-3.5 players… Last year I only won 2 out of 6-7 matches against weaker players and also played my worst against ex pros. Right now this year I at least haven’t lost against a weaker player from now. My advice for you is to try to play more and more matches and get yourself goals like trying to play least unforced errors you can. Also do your best to improve your footwork. Footwork is nearly everything… Fast footwork and playing with least unforced errors would work against nearly every weaker player. One last thing, we are not in atp or itf events. So if you lose momentum or get tired, spend the most time you can during game breaks or time between points in a game. This would surely help you to be more ready for the next point or game.

@clacleclicloclu 8 күн бұрын

Great tips! Thank You!

@MeikeBabelTennis 8 күн бұрын

You’re welcome!

@sapientbudgie5652 9 күн бұрын

Fantastic video

@MeikeBabelTennis 8 күн бұрын

Thank you

@stevegordonson720 8 күн бұрын

What a great video Meike! I think everyone should watch this once they get serious about winning matches . about practicing and playing with people who have different styles. I mean how are you going to learn how to beat a pusher (ex.) if you dont play them !? I agree about playing more mtaches but like you said sometimers there just isnt time, I tend to play 10 point tie breakers after the warm up . its not physically as demanding but handling the nerves is very similar since one break can do you in. r

@MeikeBabelTennis 8 күн бұрын

Yes you have to try and make things work for what you can do.

@Schuilhut 9 күн бұрын

Great vid!! Some very true quotes that I will use for myself. Like no style points... And what comments do you give yourself for an unforced error. Thank you!

@MeikeBabelTennis 9 күн бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@mts-racketservice 2 күн бұрын

GET THE THING IN!!! Great! I slip of the chair!! 😂

@okaretta 10 күн бұрын

I get scared during matches and start holding back. 😑 I need to go big or go home!

@MeikeBabelTennis 10 күн бұрын

Play on your terms and you’ll win more. And even if you lose you know you’ve given it your all!

@ceejay2633 10 күн бұрын

Thats me. I lose to players with half my skill and ability...but in practice, I am RF.

@f.c.1407 9 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@MeikeBabelTennis 8 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@watcher687 9 күн бұрын

Yup, point play without wasting time hitting from the middle not more than 10 minutes. You’re not there for meditation! What I do now after a little warm up is at least to tell my practice partner let’s start moving each other around now like in a point, but not trying to hit winners initially. After 10 more minutes of doing this now start hitting winners too if the opportunity is there.

@MeikeBabelTennis 8 күн бұрын

I think that’s a great way to do it!