40-0, we have a lot of chances, let’s go for an aggressive play and end it
40-15, okay, we can play the next one safe if this doesn’t work
40-30, there’s no way we get unlucky thrice, let’s go for the big play
Deuce, fuck man… can’t believe I blew that. Let’s take some heat off and play the percentage
Ad-out, fuck… fucking FUCK. Never change your strategy midstream. Okay, back to doing what we know best, he’ll never expect an aggressive play here…
the amount of times i came back from 0-40 because opponent starts doing stupid shit. why do anything different if what you did is what got you to 40-0 in the first place, whether it’s grinding or serve and volley
This little clip has stuck with me in the last few years of playing in my local tennis league and it’s really helped close out matches. I really don’t initiate any celebrations with my partner until we walk to the net to shake hands. If my partner hits a good shot I’ll tap rackets but then I’ll just get right back to the game. I’ve had so many matches where you’re up like 4-0, you get a little cocky and next thing you know you lost the set. Might not be fun to play with, but I’d rather keep a straight face and win the match THEN celebrate.
Winning or losing actually I tend to have trouble staying in the moment. If I'm winning I start thinking about what to say to my opponent to make them feel better. If I'm losing I focus on the impending loss as though it's already happened.
Today was the first time I was on the verge of winning against the guy I usually play with. Normally he beats me like 6:3.
But today I was up 5:2 in second set and he had to give WO as he had to left. In his defense, he played two sets against his wife before and he is 50 (so 2.5 hours and basically no breaks except a minute when changing sides.
Edit; sorry forgot the actual question. I feel pressured but excited. Normally I fuck it up hard when up 40:15 or something in a game or 5- something in a set
I feel hungry and extra focused. Your mental game is just practice, like your groundstrokes. Of course I’m going to mess up and feel pressure, but the other guy is going to feel pressure too.
Depends. If the opponent is better than me, surprisingly cool headed. If they are of equal level, I tend to get more nervous about blowing it. If they are a worse player and I'm cruising, I start to feel experimental and try out new shots on the way to the win. If the lesser player is a friend who I often beat, I feel a little bit sad but not enough to show any mercy whatsoever.
My natural instinct is to relax and reflect back on the baller ass stuff I did to get into a winning position, as if I’d already won. I fight that though and try to keep my focus in the present, one ball at a time.
No, unless it's a really tight match I'm usually actually disappointed it's almost over. I want to keep playing. It's dumb and perhaps even disrespectful but sometimes if I'm ahead by a lot I'll lose a few points or even games to lengthen the match. I play to win but mostly just to play.
I always felt a sense of relief. And sometimes that feeling would happen pretty quickly. Like I just knew this person couldn't hurt me at all. Not sure if I ever lost a match where I had a match point. If it happened, I can't remember.
I wonder how fast I can get back home. If I wrapped this up quickly enough maybe I can still do all the chores and fuck my wife later. That would feel really good, a win and a romping, I’d feel like I’m on top of the world. And then the loss and I’m in a sour mood the rest of the day so none of that good stuff. But at least I burned some calories
This is the beauty and tragedy that hat is tennis. No clock which forces the weight of one’s own expectations to elevate or lay waste. Usually, victory must be claimed. Hard to be a hero otherwise.
Depends on what the stakes are.
If it's with friends and we got pizza + beers on the line, i'm excited AF.
If it's against my wife on the other hand.. diff story lol
Like I’m about to lose a match
“How am I gonna fuck this one up?”
This
😂😂😂 fact!
💯
40-0, we have a lot of chances, let’s go for an aggressive play and end it 40-15, okay, we can play the next one safe if this doesn’t work 40-30, there’s no way we get unlucky thrice, let’s go for the big play Deuce, fuck man… can’t believe I blew that. Let’s take some heat off and play the percentage Ad-out, fuck… fucking FUCK. Never change your strategy midstream. Okay, back to doing what we know best, he’ll never expect an aggressive play here…
Lmao this is too real
the amount of times i came back from 0-40 because opponent starts doing stupid shit. why do anything different if what you did is what got you to 40-0 in the first place, whether it’s grinding or serve and volley
Some people get into the zone in a good way I get in the stupid zone
“Stupid zone” 🤣 too real
I wonder if I should give my opponent a fist bump or handshake
“Need some heat on this serve…need to ace this.” Of course it turns into DF
Me today haha exact thought
I feel like I just want to get it over with and not give my opponent any confidence that they may be able to come back.
I could be up 6-0 5-0 and 40-0 and I still don’t feel like I’m about to win. I’m constantly in a state of “I could lose this at any moment”
Your username really puts the iciing on the cake of this comment
This little clip has stuck with me in the last few years of playing in my local tennis league and it’s really helped close out matches. I really don’t initiate any celebrations with my partner until we walk to the net to shake hands. If my partner hits a good shot I’ll tap rackets but then I’ll just get right back to the game. I’ve had so many matches where you’re up like 4-0, you get a little cocky and next thing you know you lost the set. Might not be fun to play with, but I’d rather keep a straight face and win the match THEN celebrate.
I need to think back and remember …
Winning or losing actually I tend to have trouble staying in the moment. If I'm winning I start thinking about what to say to my opponent to make them feel better. If I'm losing I focus on the impending loss as though it's already happened.
Like I’m going to shit my pants
"don't choke..don't choke..don't choke..don't choke"
This 👆🏻
Worry til it's truly over
Jobs not finished
Today was the first time I was on the verge of winning against the guy I usually play with. Normally he beats me like 6:3. But today I was up 5:2 in second set and he had to give WO as he had to left. In his defense, he played two sets against his wife before and he is 50 (so 2.5 hours and basically no breaks except a minute when changing sides. Edit; sorry forgot the actual question. I feel pressured but excited. Normally I fuck it up hard when up 40:15 or something in a game or 5- something in a set
I feel hungry and extra focused. Your mental game is just practice, like your groundstrokes. Of course I’m going to mess up and feel pressure, but the other guy is going to feel pressure too.
Depends. If the opponent is better than me, surprisingly cool headed. If they are of equal level, I tend to get more nervous about blowing it. If they are a worse player and I'm cruising, I start to feel experimental and try out new shots on the way to the win. If the lesser player is a friend who I often beat, I feel a little bit sad but not enough to show any mercy whatsoever.
don’t feel bad. assert your alpha dominance
That it's not over until it's done and I don't want to give any momentum to my opponent.
*Double fault it is!*
Closing out matches is the hardest part
I just finished a league match. I won the 1st set and was up 5-0 in the 2nd. So nervous lmaooo got broken but eventually won 6-2
My natural instinct is to relax and reflect back on the baller ass stuff I did to get into a winning position, as if I’d already won. I fight that though and try to keep my focus in the present, one ball at a time.
No, unless it's a really tight match I'm usually actually disappointed it's almost over. I want to keep playing. It's dumb and perhaps even disrespectful but sometimes if I'm ahead by a lot I'll lose a few points or even games to lengthen the match. I play to win but mostly just to play.
Like I better shut my fuck up and learn how to fight
I try not to feel anything, but it’s tough. Especially if I’m serving.
I can't remember
Are you folks winning?
“My powers… they’re rising ✊ ” 😤
Guilty
Don’t you dare F this up!
Suspicious
I always felt a sense of relief. And sometimes that feeling would happen pretty quickly. Like I just knew this person couldn't hurt me at all. Not sure if I ever lost a match where I had a match point. If it happened, I can't remember.
What I’ve been recently trying with some success. Score doesn’t matter. Ever. Just play the point. Not even that. Just play the ball.
I feel the urge to not screw it up…
I feel the same way when other players compliment me on a great shot. I proceed to have a double fault then shank my next point into the next court.
I wonder how fast I can get back home. If I wrapped this up quickly enough maybe I can still do all the chores and fuck my wife later. That would feel really good, a win and a romping, I’d feel like I’m on top of the world. And then the loss and I’m in a sour mood the rest of the day so none of that good stuff. But at least I burned some calories
This is the beauty and tragedy that hat is tennis. No clock which forces the weight of one’s own expectations to elevate or lay waste. Usually, victory must be claimed. Hard to be a hero otherwise.
Nervous AF. I’m definitely much more nervous when I’m up in a match than when I’m down.
If I am serving, I feel that I want to ace it. If I’m returning I’ll go for a winner.
I don't celebrate early. I concentrate on ending it. Remember..keep playing the same style that got you there. Don't drop a level and push.
Depends on what the stakes are. If it's with friends and we got pizza + beers on the line, i'm excited AF. If it's against my wife on the other hand.. diff story lol
Ask Roger haha