When Momentum Is With You

Turning points cause a shift in the balance of energy between players.

In the last article we looked at the first stage of momentum: when momentum is totally with you. Now let’s look at Stage Two, When Momentum Is With You (but not totally with you). (For Part 1 and Part 2 Click Here.)

There are many similarities between the two stages. But potential turning points become more important when momentum is with you, because you have less of a cushion to fall back on. When momentum is totally with you, you have longer to correct your mistakes and your attitude because your opponent has a lot of ground to make up.

Be ready to raise your energy when you spot a potential turning point.

Put the Radar On

When the momentum is with you, you have to spot potential turning points when they occur. If you don’t spot a potential turning point and react to it, things could turn against you. You need to have your turning point radar switched on. Like my old doubles partner Mike Robinson once said: “Winning from a winning position is like drowning someone. Every time their head pops up above the water, you…