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nuances and tendencies, creating a profile
as you progress that can be accessed at any
time. Information that you collected in the
first game of the match about their serving people who experience a fear of flying have
been advised by pilots to write their name
over and over with their non- dominant hand
during severe turbulence as having a specific
tendencies to a particular side or their
disdain for a particular shot you have could
be the deciding factor in determining the
outcome of a third set tiebreak. Putting your
opponent in their least comfortable situations
at the most important times will yield
significant results. Keep It Simple Stupid was the slogan of the
U.S. Navy in 1960 used to highlight the
importance of understanding that most
systems work best if they are kept simple
rather than complicated. Such a statement task to perform while under duress, in
addition to the cross over motor activity
required in the brain acts as an excellent
distraction. The next time you experience
nervous energy before or during a match
finding a simple distraction such as singing a
song to yourself or revisiting some basic
principles of your game may just be the only
factor separating success from failure. When
observing professional players who are
covered in medical tape or appear in
constant conversation with their ‘team’ during
matches these idiosyncrasies more than
may provide the most prolific advice you will
ever receive, especially when pertaining to a
tennis court. A poignant example of simplicity
is illustrated in the airline industry whereby likely serve the primary purpose of providing
a mental diversion that elicits a more relaxed
frame of mind. Just as tightrope walkers are
warned not to look down, tennis players may