Pressure
Mental Preparation
Yoan Pelletier Asked 9 years ago
Hi Alois ! I recently noticed that I am not playing as well as I could because I put a lot of pressure on myself. How can I stop putting pressure on myself ? Thank you!
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Yoan,
Think about focusing on the process of each point and playing better Table Tennis rather than the result. Also take a look through the lessons we have in our Sports Psychology section.
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Yoan Pelletier Posted 9 years ago
Ok thank you, but I mean before the game, what can I do ?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago
Take a bit of time out and do some relaxing breathing. Focus on the tactics you want to use during the match is a good way to spend the few minutes before a match. Also make sure you are really well warmed up. This often helps to get rid of some of the nerves.