Techniques for Developing Confidence

You can use the same techniques to build your confidence as I have with my state championship teams. In the first article in this series, I talked about the importance of unconditional self-acceptance as one of the foundations of true confidence. (Click Here.) Tennis gives you an opportunity to learn a lot about yourself. If you have confidence, you need to use it effectively. If you don't have enough of it, you need to learn what you can do to genuinely become more confident. To build more confidence, focus more on building a better version of yourself. If you can do that, it will improve your chances of getting desired outcomes more often. Now let's explore some specific techniques that I have used with players at all levels and with my championship teams that can help you build that better version. Picturing Success The first technique is picturing success. This means learning to vividly visualize yourself succeeding. Here is mu suggested sequence, one that starts well before actual play. Visualize yourself or you and your teammates going through your pre-game stretch and movement routine. Then visualize your warm-up. Tell yourself you will hit a great return when you have break...