Mental Toughness Training: The 16 Second Cure Part 2

In the last article we identified the 4 Stages of the 16-Second Cure and how top players
use this time between points to maintain their Ideal Performance State. Now let’s talk a little more about
how to get used to practicing the stages and how to incorporate them into your own play.

For every player this should be a creative, individual process. Let’s take a look at some of
the top (and most mentally tough) players in the pro game and see how they have ritualized the between
point times and created their own distinctive patterns.

This will give you some ideas about the range and variations. The next step is for you to
develop your personal version of the 16 Second Cure, putting your distinctive stamp on the 4 stages.

Developing your own version of the 4 Stages will give you more emotional control that will
lead to more confidence. In match play, it can become a positive emotional oasis. No player can completely
control what happens on the court. But every player can learn to control how he reacts to what happens
by practicing the 16-second cure.

It should be a fun, creative process. Take your time, use…