Establishing Dominance

Establishing dominance is a matter of will, strength and character.

A closely fought tennis match is a not just a physical battle. It is a struggle of will, mental strength, and character. It is a pervasive personal and emotional contest in which one player ends up on top (at least figuratively) of the other. And one powerful tool that players use to help win these matches is to establish dominance.

What is meant by "dominance?" It is the feeling that inferior players get when they face better players. High ranking or successful players have a way of making their opponents feel weak and ineffectual.

For example, in addition to his game, Roger Federer’s simple presence across the net is intimidating. Federer does not just overpower opponents physically.

Psychological weapons a good addition to physical weapons.

He dominates them mentally, and as a consequence, they miss shots against him that they routinely make against other people. They are more likely than normal to become nervous against him or to become discouraged when they get behind.

This psychological weaponry is a handy addition to his arsenal of shots when it comes to conserving energy while winning lots of tournaments. It just makes…